FDA Label for Alkums Antacid

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Alkums Antacid Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Guardian Drug Company. The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.

Active Ingredient (In Each Tablet)



Calcium carbonate 500 mg


Purpose



Antacid


Uses



relieves

  • acid indigestion
  • heartburn

Warnings





Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are



taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescriptiom drugs.


When Using This Product



do not take more than 16 tablets in a 24-hour period, or use the maximum dosage of this product for more than 2 weeks, except under the advice and supervision of a doctor.


Keep Out Of Reach Of Children





Directions



  • chew 2-4 tablets as symptoms occur, or as directed by a doctor

Other Information



  • do not use if printed seal under cap is torn or missing
  • store at room temperature

Inactive Ingredients



adipic acid, corn starch, crospovidone, D&C red 27 lake, D&C red 30 lake, D&C Yellow 10 lake, dextrose, FD&C blue 1 lake, FD&C yellow 6 lake, flavors, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, sucrose, talc


Principal Display Panel



compare to the active ingredient in Tums

Regular Strength

Alkums antacid tablets

Assorted fruit flavors

calcium carbonate 500 mg

Relieves:

heartburn 

acid indigestion

sour stomach

150 chewable tablets


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