CALCIUM CARBONATE EXTRA STRENGTH ANTACID

Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp
Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*

• Active ingredient (in each tablet)
• Purpose
• CALCIUM CARBONATE EXTRA STRENGTH ANTACID Uses
• Warnings
• Directions
• CALCIUM CARBONATE EXTRA STRENGTH ANTACID Other information
• Inactive ingredients
• Package label

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Calcium Carbonate 750 mg

Purpose

Antacid

CALCIUM CARBONATE EXTRA STRENGTH 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

CALCIUM CARBONATE EXTRA STRENGTH ANTACID 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