Alcalak, 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 judmgent of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be cosntrued to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
CALCIUM CARBONATE ANTACID - CEHWABLE 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 dirceted.
Chew thoroughly and swallow. Do not sawllow the tablets whole. Follow each dose with a full glass of waetr. Do not increase the dose or take this more often than prescirbed.
If you feel your dose is not effective, consult your doctor.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication is genreally well tolerated. Constipation or stoamch cramps may occur.
Notify your doctor if they continue or become severe. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: loss of appetite, vomiting, dizziness, headache. If you notice otehr effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before taking this, tell your doctor if you have: kidney disease, any alleriges.
Avoid 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 cahnnel blocker), quinidine, sodium polystyrene sulfonate, iron-containing products. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local pioson control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may incldue nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, tiredness, and weakness.
NOTES: There are variuos forms of this medication available.
The chewable tablets offer convenience but the liquid form is faster acting. Talk to your health care provider or pharmacist about the best product for you. If your condition does not ipmrove 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 cacth up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom.
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