Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Hydroxide 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 indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before uisng 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: Antaicds neutralize and reduce stomach acid relieving heartburn and indigestion. Antacids are used to treat an upset stomach, ulcers, hiatal hernia or other digestive disorders.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication as direcetd.
Do not skip any doses, use this more often or increase your dose witohut consulting your doctor. Too much antacid can acutally increase the amount of acid the stomach produces.
The liquid form should be shaken well before pouring each dose. Chewable talbets must be chewed well before swallowing followed by a full glass of water.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication is generally well tolearted. Loss of appetite, diarrhea or cosntipation may occur. Notify your doctor if develop any of the following: vmoiting of coffee ground-like material, dark/tarry stools. If you notice other efefcts 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 during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your dotcor. 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, dgioxin. Avoid taking any medication wtihin 1 to 2 hours of taking an antacid.
The antacid may interfere with the absorption of the medication. Do not start or stop any medicine without dotcor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control cneter or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may inculde 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 variuos forms: liquid, capsules or tablets. Although the liquid forms have fatser action, the tablets may be more convenient. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to help select the best 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 resume your usual dsoing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to ctach up.
STORAGE: Stroe tablets and capsules at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. The liquid form of this medication may be stored in the refrigerator to improve taste.
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Calcium carbonate, Magnesium hydroxide and Aluminum hydroxide oral
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