Medication Summary
Mint Flavored Antacid Fr8
Brand names: Alka-Mints, Alkums, Cal Gest, Cal-Quick, Caltrate
Dosage form: Chewable Tablet
What is this medication?
This medication is described in FDA/DailyMed prescribing information. No separate FDA Medication Guide was found for this label. This summary is based on FDA/DailyMed prescribing information.
What is this medication used for?
Uses: Temporarily relieves heartburnsour stomachacid indigestionupset stomach
What should I know before taking it?
The FDA/DailyMed label should be reviewed for complete details.
What important warnings are listed?
Warnings:
How is this medication usually taken?
Directions: Do not take more than directed Adults and children 12 years of age and over: thoroughly chew 2 tablets every 3 to 4 hours as symptoms occurdo not take more than 16 tablets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctordo not use the maximum dose for more than 2 weeks Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
What side effects are listed?
The FDA/DailyMed label should be reviewed for complete details.
What interactions are listed?
The FDA/DailyMed label should be reviewed for complete details.
Where can I find the official prescribing information?
Review the full prescribing information on DailyMed: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=3941b84e-3b4b-46eb-851b-979bac1ae997
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