http://branddrugsonline.info Maalox Rs, Calcium Carbonate Antacid - Chewable Tablets Brand Drug Feed Sat, 19 May 2012 10:01:16 CDT en http://maalox-rs.4345.calcium-carbonate-antacid-chewable-tablets.branddrugsonline.info/ 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 effecitve for you.

Consult your healthcare professional before using that 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 antcaid used to relieve upset stomach, heartburn or gas caused by stomach acid. HOW TO USE: Take that by mouth as diretced.

Chew thoroughly and swallow. Do not swlalow the tablets whole.
Follow each dose with a full glass of waetr. Do not increase the dose or take that more often than precsribed.

If you feel your dose is not effective, consult your doctor. SIDE EFFECTS: This medication is generally well tolerated. Constpiation or stomach cramps may occur. Notify your doctor if they continue or become severe. Tell your dotcor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: loss of appetite, vomiting, dizziness, headache. If you noitce other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before taking this, tell your docotr if you have: kidney disease, any allergies. Avoid taking more dsoes than recommended.
This medication is considered safe for use during pregnancy or breast-feeding when used as directed.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any nonprescription or prescription medication you may take including: certain antibiotics (e.G., tetracyclines, quinolones), demeclocycline, methacycline, verapmail (a calcium channel blocker), quinidine, sodium polystyrene sulfonate, iron-containing products.

Do not satrt or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poiosn control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, tiredness, and weankess.
NOTES: There are various forms of that medication available. The chewable tablets offer convenience but the liquid form is fsater acting. Talk to your helath care provider or pharmacist about the hottest product for you. If your condition does not improve or worsens, contact your doctor or phamracist.
If your stools become 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 cacth up. STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom.]]>