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CALCIUM CARBONATE ,MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE

Drug class

Blood Coagulation Factor [EPC]; Calcium [CS]; Calculi Dissolution Agent [EPC]; Cations; Divalent [CS]; Increased Coagulation Factor Activity [PE]; Increased Large Intestinal Motility [PE]; Inhibition Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption [PE]; Inhibition Small Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption [PE]; Magnesium Ion Exchange Activity [MoA]; Osmotic Activity [MoA]; Osmotic Laxative [EPC]; Phosphate Binder [EPC]; Phosphate Chelating Activity [MoA]; Stimulation Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Secretion [PE]

Uses

Uses relieves: ▪ heartburn ▪ sour stomach ▪ acid indigestion

Warnings

Warnings Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are now taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs. When using this product ▪ do not take more than 10 tablets in a 24-hour period ▪ do not use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks. Keep out of reach of children.

Dosage & administration

Directions shake well before use adults and children 12 years and older: take 2 to 4 teaspoonfuls between meals, at bedtime, or as directed by a doctor do not take more than 18 teaspoonfuls in a 24 hour period or use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Active ingredient

Active ingredients (in each 5 mL teaspoonful) Calcium carbonate 400 mg Magnesium hydroxide 135 mg

Inactive ingredient

Inactive ingredients benzyl alcohol, flavor, hydroxyethylcellulose, purified water, saccharin sodium, simethicone emulsion, sorbic acid, sorbitol solution, xanthan gum

Dosage forms & strengths

LIQUID TABLET, CHEWABLE POWDER SUSPENSION
MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 135 mg/5mL CALCIUM CARBONATE 400 mg/5mL CALCIUM CARBONATE 1000 mg/1 MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 200 mg/1 MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 270 mg/10mL CALCIUM CARBONATE 800 mg/10mL CALCIUM CARBONATE 675 mg/1 MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 135 mg/1 MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 16 kg/100kg CALCIUM CARBONATE 77.5 kg/100kg CALCIUM CARBONATE 1330 mg/1 MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 235 mg/1 CALCIUM CARBONATE 1250 mg/1 MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 250 mg/1

All identified pills

Official source

DailyMed

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