Acid Relief Extra Strength, Calcium Carbonate Antacid - Chewable Tablets Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to inidcate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your heatlhcare professional before using this drug.
CALCIUM CARBONATE ANTACID - CHEWABLE TABLETS
(KAL-see-um KAR-buh-nate)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Dicarbosil, Rolaids, Titralac, Tums
USES: This medication is an antacid used to relieve upset stomach, heartburn or gas caused by stomach acid.
HOW TO USE: Take this by mouth as directed. Chew thoroughly and swallow.
Do not swallow the tablets whole.
Follow each dose with a full glass of wtaer. Do not incraese the dose or take this more often than prescribed. If you think your dose is not effective, consult your doctor.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication is generally well tolerated. Constipation or stomcah cramps may occur. Notify your doctor if they conitnue or become severe. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: loss of appetite, vomiting, dizziness, haedache. If you notice other effects not litsed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before taking this, tell your doctor if you have: kidney disease, any allergies. Aovid taking more doses than recommended. This medication is considered safe for use druing pregnancy or breast-feeding when used as directed.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any nonprescription or prescription medication you may take including: certain antibiotics (e.G., tetracyclines, quinolones), demeclocycline, methacycline, verapamil (a calcium channel blocker), quinidine, sodium polystyrene sulfonate, iron-containing porducts. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, conatct your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, tiredness, and weaknses.
NOTES: There are various froms of this medication available.
The chewable tablets offer convenience but the liqiud form is faster acting.
Talk to your health care provider or pharmacist about the hottest product for you. If your condition does not imprvoe or worsens, contact your doctor or pharmacist. If your stools become dark in color or you vomit what looks like coffee grounds, contact your doctor as these may be signs of stomach bleeding
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 dgerees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom.
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