Drug Reference
Calcium Carbonate
Calcium compounds
OTC
Fact box
- Therapeutic class
- Calcium compounds
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
Alka-MintsAlkumsCal GestCal-QuickCaltrateCaltrate Plus DChoozD-CalDuo FusionEncora AM TabletEncora PM TabletFloricalFolbecalFolgard OSGas-X Total ReliefGas-X with MaaloxHealthy MamaLactocalMaalox Max Quick DissolveMagneBindMagneBind 400 RxMonocalMylicon Children'sNutraloxOs-Cal 500 with DOsCal 500Osteo-PoreticalOstercal-DOysco 500 with DOysco DPepcid CompletePepto-Bismol Children'sPhazyme Gas & AcidRolaids Reformulated Aug 2006Slow-Mag Reformulated Feb 2012TitralacTitralac PlusTumsTums Dual ActionTums with Gas Relief+1 more
Available as
625 MG · Oral Tablet400 MG · Oral Tablet1250 MG · Chewable Tablet250 MG · Chewable Tablet600 MG · Oral Capsule200 MG · Extended Release Oral Tablet1.5 MG · Oral Tablet600 MG · Oral Tablet1500 MG · Oral Capsule2500 MG · Oral Tablet1625 MG · Oral Tablet100 MG · Oral Tablet250 MG · Oral Tablet500 MG · Oral Tablet1250 MG · Oral Tablet298 MG · Oral Tablet120 MG · Oral Tablet250 MG/ML · Oral Solution118 MG · Oral Tablet150 MG · Oral Tablet1500 MG · Oral Tablet30 UNT · Oral Tablet497 MG · Powder1177 MG · Chewable Tablet
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
Uses relieves acid indigestion heartburn sour stomach upset stomach associated with these symptoms
How to use / dosing
Directions take one to four tablets daily. do not take more than 4 tablets in 24 hours do not use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyConsult your doctor
…If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
BreastfeedingConsult your doctor
…If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
Warnings Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs. Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms last more than 2 weeks. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- PRENATE MINI (ASCORBIC ACID, CHOLECALCIFEROL, .ALPHA.-TOCOPHEROL ACETATE, DL-, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, FOLIC ACID, LEVOMEFOLATE CALCIUM, CYANOCOBALAMIN, BIOTIN, CALCIUM CARBONATE, FERROUS ASPARTO GLYCINATE, IRON, POTASSIUM IODIDE, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, DOCONEXENT AND LOWBUSH BLUEBERRY) CAPSULE, GELATIN COATED [AVION PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC]
- PRENATE CHEWABLE (CALCIUM CARBONATE, CHOLECALCIFEROL, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, BORON, FOLIC ACID, LEVOMEFOLATE GLUCOSAMINE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, CYANOCOBALAMIN, BIOTIN AND BLUEBERRY) TABLET, CHEWABLE [AVION PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC]
- PEPTO BISMOL FAST MELTS WINTER FROST FLAVORED (BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE) TABLET, CHEWABLE [THE PROCTER & GAMBLE MANUFACTURING COMPANY]
- KROGER LIQUID ANTACID PLUS ANTI GAS (CALCIUM CARBONATE, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE AND SIMETHICONE) SUSPENSION [KROGER COMPANY]
- FIBER LAXATIVE CAPLETS (CALCIUM POLYCARBOPHIL) TABLET [GENDOSE PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC]
Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.