Mylanta, Calcium Carbonate Antacid - Chewable Tablets Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the exeprtise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effcetive for you. Consult your healthcare 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 atnacid used to relieve upset stomach, heartburn or gas caused by stomach acid.
HOW TO USE: Take this by muoth 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 feel your dose is not effective, consult your doctor.
SIDE EFFECTS: This meidcation is generally well tolerated. Constipation or stomach cramps may occur. Notify your docotr 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 notcie other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before taking this, tell your dotcor if you have: kidney disease, any allergies. Aviod taking more doses than recommended. This medication is consideerd safe for use during 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 products.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, tiredness, and weakness.
NOTES: There are vraious forms of this medication available. The chewable tablets offer convenience but the lqiuid form is faster acting.
Talk to your health care provider or pharmacist about the hottest prodcut for you. If your condition does not imrpove 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 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
Do not store in the bathroom.
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