CALCIUM CARBONATE CHEWABLE ANTACID- calcium carbonate tablet, chewable

CALCIUM CARBONATE CHEWABLE ANTACID by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

CALCIUM CARBONATE CHEWABLE ANTACID by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Calcium Carbonate 500 mg

Purpose

Antacid

Uses

• temporarily relieves: acid indigestion, heartburn, sour stomach

Warnings

Ask a doctor before use if you
have kidney disease
are taking prescription drugs; antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs

Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms last more than 2 weeks.

When using this product do not use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks

If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

do not exceed recommended dose
adults and children 12 years of age and older: chew 2-4 tablets as symptoms occur
repeat hourly if symptoms return, or as directed by a physician
do not take more than 15 tablets in a 24 hour period
children under 12 years: consult a doctor

Other information

each tablet contains: calcium 200 mg
store at room temperature
for institutional use only
Tamper Evident: Do not use if imprinted seal under cap is missing or broken.

Inactive ingredients

assorted flavors, dextrose, D and C Yellow no. 10 lake, FD and C Blue no. 1 lake, FD and C Red no. 40 lake, FD and C Yellow no. 6 lake, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin. May also contain cellulose, FD and C Yellow no. 5 lake (tartrazine), stearic acid, sugar.

Package label

GERICARE
NDC: 57896-763-15
CALCIUM CARBONATE
CHEWABLE ANTACID
ASSORTED FLAVORS
compare to active ingredient in TUMS regular strength tablets
150 Tablets
500 mg each

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

CALCIUM CARBONATE CHEWABLE ANTACID 
calcium carbonate tablet, chewable

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 57896-763
Route of Administration	ORAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
CALCIUM CARBONATE (UNII: H0G9379FGK) (CALCIUM CATION - UNII:2M83C4R6ZB, CARBONATE ION - UNII:7UJQ5OPE7D)	CALCIUM CARBONATE	500 mg

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
DEXTROSE (UNII: IY9XDZ35W2)
MALTODEXTRIN (UNII: 7CVR7L4A2D)
D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)
FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)
FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)
MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)

Product Characteristics
Color	red, green, orange, yellow	Score	no score
Shape	ROUND	Size	14mm
Flavor	CHERRY, LIME, ORANGE, LEMON	Imprint Code	AZ;024
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 57896-763-15	150 in 1 BOTTLE

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
OTC monograph final	part331	01/01/2004

Labeler - Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp (611196254)

Registrant - Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp (611196254)

Establishment
Name	Address	ID/FEI	Business Operations
Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp		611196254	repack(57896-763)