FDA Label for Calcium Carbonate Chewable Antacid
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Calcium Carbonate Chewable Antacid Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Nucare Pharmaceuticals,inc.. 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
- temporarily relieves: acid indigestion, heartburn, sour stomach
Warnings
Ask a doctor before use if you
• have kidney disease
• are taking prescription drugs; antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs
Stop use and ask a doctor if • symptoms last more than 2 weeks.
When using this product • do not use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks
If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
• do not exceed recommended dose
• adults and children 12 years of age and older: chew 2-4 tablets as symptoms occur
• repeat hourly if symptoms return, or as directed by a physician
• do not take more than 15 tablets in a 24 hour period
• children under 12 years: consult a doctor
Other Information
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each tablet contains: calcium 200 mg
• store at room temperature
• for institutional use only
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Tamper Evident: Do not use if imprinted seal under cap is missing or broken.
Inactive Ingredients
assorted flavors, dextrose, D and C Yellow no. 10 lake, FD and C Blue no. 1 lake, FD and C Red no. 40 lake, FD and C Yellow no. 6 lake, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin. May also contain cellulose, FD and C Yellow no. 5 lake (tartrazine), stearic acid, sugar.
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