Description:

 Calcium Carbonate Tablet is a dietary supplement for bone health and acid reflux.

Prescription: 

• Over-the-counter (OTC)

Dosage:

•  Adults: 1-2 tablets daily
•  Children (6-18 years): 1 tablet daily

Therapeutic Category: 

• Dietary Supplement, Antacid, Calcium Supplement

Active Ingredients/Composition:

• Calcium Carbonate (500mg)
• Equivalent to Elemental Calcium (200mg)

Variant:

•  Calcium Carbonate Tab (500mg, 100’s, 500’s)
•  Calcium Carbonate Syr (200mL, 400mL)
•  Calcium Carbonate Cap (500mg, 100’s)

Consume Type: 

• Oral Tablet

Directions/Usage:

•  Take with meals to enhance absorption
•  Swallow whole, do not chew/crush

Common Side Effects:

•  Constipation
•  Diarrhea
•  Stomach upset
•  Nausea
•  Allergic reactions (rare)

Package Type:

•  Blister pack (10’s, 20’s, 100’s)
•  Strip pack (10’s, 20’s, 100’s)

Storage Advice:

• Store at room temperature (15-30°C/59-86°F)
•  Keep away from children
• Avoid direct sunlight

Safety Advice:

•  Consult healthcare professional before use
• Monitor calcium levels
• Discontinue use if adverse effects occur

Product Substitutes:

• Tums Calcium Tablets (GlaxoSmithKline)
• Caltrate Tablets (Pfizer)
• Rolaids Calcium Tablets (Sanofi)

Manufacturer/Marketer:

•  Teva

Country of Origin:

• UK