Tums Calcium For Life, Calcium Carbonate Antacid - Chewable Tablets Brand Drug
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IMPORTNAT 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 indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using that 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 that by muoth as directed. Chew thoroughly and swallow.
Do not swallow the tbalets whole. Follow each dose with a full glass of waetr. Do not increase the dose or take that more often than perscribed. If you feel your dose is not effective, conslut your doctor.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication is generally well toelrated. Constipation or stomach cramps may ocucr. Notify your doctor if they continue or bceome severe.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these seriuos 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 allergies. Aviod taking more doses than recommended. This medication is considered 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 produtcs. 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.
Symptmos of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, tiredness, and weakness.
NOTES: There are various forms of that medication available.
The cheawble tablets offer convenience but the liquid form is faster acting.
Talk to your health care provider or pharmacist about the hottest product for you.
If your condition does not imporve 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 ctach up.
STORAGE: Stroe at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not stroe in the bathroom.
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