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Calcium carbonate, Magnesium hydroxide and Simethicone

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]; Skin Barrier Activity [PE]; Stimulation Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Secretion [PE]

Uses

Uses relieves: ▪ heartburn ▪ acid indigestion ▪ sour stomach ▪ upset stomach due to these symptoms ▪ pressure and bloating commonly referred to as gas ▪ overindulgence in food and drink

Warnings

Warnings Ask a doctor before use if you have ▪ kidney disease ▪ a magnesium restricted diet Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are presently taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away at 1-800-222-1222

Dosage & administration

Directions ▪ shake well before use ▪ measure with dosing cup provided ▪ adults and children 12 years and over : 10 mL-20 mL (1-2 doses) as needed, between meals, at bedtime or as directed by a doctor ▪ do not take more than 60 mL (6 doses) in any 24- hour period ▪ do not use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks ▪ children under 12 years : ask a doctor ▪ mL= milliliter

Active ingredient

Active ingredients (in each 10 mL dose) Calcium carbonate 800 mg Magnesium hydroxide 270 mg Simethicone 80 mg

Inactive ingredient

Inactive ingredients benzyl alcohol, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, disodium edetate, flavors, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose, purified water, sodium carbonate, sorbitol, sucralose, sucrose, xanthan gum

Dosage forms & strengths

TABLET, CHEWABLE SUSPENSION
CALCIUM CARBONATE 1000 mg/1 MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 200 mg/1 DIMETHICONE 40 mg/1 CALCIUM CARBONATE 800 mg/10mL MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 270 mg/10mL DIMETHICONE, UNSPECIFIED 80 mg/10mL

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Official source

DailyMed

Also known as

Rolaids Multi-Symptom Advanced Antacid plus Anti-gas Wild Berry DG HEALTH Liquid Antacid plus Anti Gas Walgreen Liquid Antacid