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Calcium Carbonate 500mg Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Calcium (as carbonate) 500mg; chew tabs; assorted flavors.
Pharmacological Class
Antacid.
How Supplied
Chew tabs (500mg)—contact supplier; Smoothies—60, 108; Extra—96; Sugar Free—80; Ultra—12, 56, 72, 160
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
Extra, Ultra (YES); Smoothies, Sugar free, Quik Pak (NO)
Calcium Carbonate 500mg Indications
Indications
Acid indigestion, heartburn, upset or sour stomach.
Calcium Carbonate 500mg Dosage and Administration
Adults and Children
<12yrs: not recommended. ≥12yrs: 2–4 chew tabs as symptoms occur; max 15 chew tabs per 24hrs. Pregnancy: max 10 chew tabs per 24hrs.
Calcium Carbonate 500mg Contraindications
Not Applicable
Calcium Carbonate 500mg Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Calcium Carbonate 500mg Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Hypoparathyroidism.
Calcium Carbonate 500mg Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Calcium Carbonate 500mg Interactions
Interactions
Calcium blocks absorption of tetracyclines. May affect absorption of other drugs. Absorption blocked by corticosteroids, foods such as rhubarb, spinach, bran.
Calcium Carbonate 500mg Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria.
Calcium Carbonate 500mg Clinical Trials
See Literature
Calcium Carbonate 500mg Note
Notes
Formerly known under the brand name Tums.
Calcium Carbonate 500mg Patient Counseling
See Literature
Calcium Carbonate 500mg Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Calcium (as carbonate) 500mg; chew tabs; assorted flavors.
Pharmacological Class
Antacid.
See Also
How Supplied
Chew tabs (500mg)—contact supplier; Smoothies—60, 108; Extra—96; Sugar Free—80; Ultra—12, 56, 72, 160
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
Extra, Ultra (YES); Smoothies, Sugar free, Quik Pak (NO)
Calcium Carbonate 500mg Indications
Indications
Calcium supplement.
Calcium Carbonate 500mg Dosage and Administration
Adult
Chew 2 tabs twice daily.
Calcium Carbonate 500mg Contraindications
Not Applicable
Calcium Carbonate 500mg Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Calcium Carbonate 500mg Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Hypoparathyroidism. Assure adequate Vit. D intake.
Calcium Carbonate 500mg Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Calcium Carbonate 500mg Interactions
Interactions
Calcium blocks absorption of tetracyclines. May affect absorption of other drugs. Absorption blocked by corticosteroids, foods such as rhubarb, spinach, bran.
Calcium Carbonate 500mg Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria.
Calcium Carbonate 500mg Clinical Trials
See Literature
Calcium Carbonate 500mg Note
Notes
Formerly known under the brand name Tums.
Calcium Carbonate 500mg Patient Counseling
See Literature
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