CALCIUM CARBONATE EXTRA STRENGTH ANTACID- calcium carbonate tablet, chewable

CALCIUM CARBONATE EXTRA STRENGTH ANTACID by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

CALCIUM CARBONATE EXTRA STRENGTH 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 750 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 take more than 10 tablets in 24 hours

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 10 tablets in a 24 hour period

children under 12 years: consult a doctor

Other information

each tablet contains: calcium 300 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.

Package label

GERICARE

NDC: 57896-764-96

CALCIUM CARBONATE

EXTRA STRENGTH
CHEWABLE ANTACID

ASSORTED FLAVORS

compare to active ingredient in TUMS extra strength tablets

96 Tablets

750 mg each

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

CALCIUM CARBONATE EXTRA STRENGTH ANTACID  
calcium carbonate tablet, chewable

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 57896-764
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	750 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	15mm
Flavor	CHERRY, LIME, ORANGE, LEMON	Imprint Code	RH031
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 57896-764-96	96 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)