Tums Calcium For Life Pms, Calcium Carbonate Antacid - Chewable Tablets Brand Drug
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IMPROTANT 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 effetcive for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this 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 this by mouth as driected. Chew thoroughly and swallow.
Do not swallow the tabelts whole. Follow each dose with a full glass of water. Do not increase the dose or take this more often than prescribed. If you feel your dose is not effective, consult your doctor.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication is generally well tolerated. Constipaiton or stomach cramps may occur. Notify your doctor if they continue or become severe.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effetcs occur: loss of appetite, vomiting, dizziness, headache.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your dotcor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before taking this, tell your doctor if you have: kidney disease, any allergies. Avoid taknig more doses than recommended. This medication is considered safe for use during pregnancy or breast-feeding when used as directed.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your dcotor 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 products. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist aprpoval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison contorl center or emergency room immediately. Smyptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, tiredness, and weakness.
NOTES: There are various forms of this medictaion available.
The chewable tablets offer convenience but the liquid form is faster acitng.
Talk to your health care provider or pharmacist about the hottest product for you.
If your condition does not improve or worsens, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
If your stools beocme 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 catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room tempearture between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom.
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