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Antacid

ANTACID

Standard Dose
Directions 1.adults and children 12 years of age and over: chew 2-4 tablets completely as symptoms occur, or as directed by a doctor. Do not swallow tablets whole. 2.do not take for symptoms that persist for more than 2 weeks unless advised by a doctor.
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Use 1.heartourn 2.acid indigestion 3.sour stomach 4.upset stomach associated with these symptoms
Summary

Indications and usage Use 1.heartourn 2.acid indigestion 3.sour stomach 4.upset stomach associated with these symptoms Dosage and administration Directions 1.adults and children 12 years of age and over: chew 2-4 tablets completely as symptoms occur, or as directed by a doctor.

Do not swallow tablets whole. 2.do not take for symptoms that persist for more than 2 weeks unless advised by a doctor.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Use 1.heartourn 2.acid indigestion 3.sour stomach 4.upset stomach associated with these symptoms Dosage and administration Directions 1.adults and children 12 years of age and over: chew 2-4 tablets completely as symptoms occur, or as directed by a doctor. Do not swallow tablets whole. 2.do not take for symptoms that persist for more than 2 weeks unless advised by a doctor. Warnings and cautions Warnings Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are presently taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs.

Monitoring

  • • Warnings Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are presently taking a prescription drug.
  • • Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs.

Interaction Notes

  • • Review official label interaction section.