basic care antacid

Manufacturer
L. Perrigo Company
Effective date
2019-12-10
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
2
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-01 23:53:21

Label at a glance#

Productbasic care antacid
Active ingredientCALCIUM CARBONATE
Label structure9 sections

Indications and uses

relieves • heartburn • acid indigestion • sour stomach • upset stomach associated with these symptoms

Dosage and administration

• adults and children 12 years of age and over: chew 2-3 tablets as symptoms occur, or as directed by a doctor • do not take for symptoms that persist for more than 2 weeks unless advised by a doctor

Storage and handling

• each tablet contains: calcium 430mg • store at 20-25 ° C (68-77 ° F) • does not meet USP for assay

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Calcium carbonate USP 1000mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Antacid

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

relieves

  • heartburn
  • acid indigestion
  • sour stomach
  • upset stomach associated with these symptoms

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

presently taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs.

When using this product

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

  • do not take more than 7 tablets in 24 hours
  • if pregnant do not take more than 5 tablets in 24 hours
  • do not use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks except under the advice and supervision of a doctor

Keep out of reach of children.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

  • adults and children 12 years of age and over: chew 2-3 tablets as symptoms occur, or as directed by a doctor
  • do not take for symptoms that persist for more than 2 weeks unless advised by a doctor

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  • each tablet contains: calcium 430mg
  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • does not meet USP for assay

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

citric acid, dextrose, FD&C blue #1 aluminum lake, FD&C red #40 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #5 aluminum lake (tartrazine), FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, flavors, glycerin, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, mineral oil

Questions?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

1-800-719-9260

Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Ultra Strength

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active ingredient

antacid tabs

Calcium Carbonate 1000 mg

Assorted Fruit Flavors

actual size

K PAREVE

160 CHEWABLE TABLETS

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
0113-75950113-7595-06

Ingredients#

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spl set id: 8b231c84-2dbd-4f26-a266-0459c4c9e15e

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