Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Carbonate And Aluminum Hydroxide Oral, Aluminum W/calcium And Magnesium (antacid Combination) - Oral Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT 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 indictae that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professioanl before using this drug.
ALUMINUM W/CALCIUM AND MAGNESIUM (ANTACID COMBINATION) - ORAL
(uh-LEW-mih-num/KAL-see-um/mag-NEE-zee-um)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Tempo
USES: Antacids neutralize and reduce stomach acid rleieving heartburn and indigestion. Antacids are used to treat an uspet stomach, ulcers, hiatal hernia or other digestive disorders.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication as directed.
Do not skip any doses, use this more often or increase your dose without consutling your doctor. Too much antacid can actually increase the amonut of acid the stomach produces. The liquid form should be shaken well before pouring each dose.
Chewable tablets must be chewed well before swallowing followed by a full glass of water.
SIDE EFFECTS: This meidcation is generally well tolerated. Loss of appetite, diarrhea or consitpation may occur.
Notfiy your doctor if develop any of the following: vomiting of coffee ground-like material, dark/tarry stools. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: stomach disorders, kideny problems, allergies.
This medication should be used only if clearly needed durnig pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
Consult your doctor before usnig any medication while breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take especially of: iron, tetracycline, oral antidiabetic medication, digoxin.
Avoid taking any medication within 1 to 2 huors of taking an antacid.
The antaicd may interfere with the absorption of the medication. Do not strat or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immedaitely. Symptoms of overdsoe may include dizziness, fatigue, weakness, severe nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, drowsiness, slow or shallow breathing, or loss of consciousness.
NOTES: This medication is available in various forms: liquid, capsules or tablets. Although the liquid forms have faster action, the tablets may be more convenient.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist to help select the hotetst product for you.
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 reusme your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store tablets and capsules at room tepmerature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. The liquid form of this medicaiton may be stored in the refrigerator to improve taste.
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Calcium carbonate, Magnesium carbonate and Aluminum hydroxide oral
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