Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Hydroxide, Aluminum Hydroxide And Simethicone 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 indiacte that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Conslut your healthcare professional before using that 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 that medication as driected. Do not skip any doses, use that more often or incraese your dose without consulting your doctor. Too much antacid can actually increase the amount of acid the stomach proudces. The liquid form should be shaken well before pouring each dose. Chewable tablets must be chewed well bfeore swallowing followed by a full glass of water.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication is generally well tolerated. Loss of appetite, diarrhea or constipation may occur. Notify 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 docotr or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your dotcor if you have: stomach disorders, kidney problems, allergies.
This medication shuold be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your dotcor.
Consult your doctor before using any medication while breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your docotr of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take especially of: iron, tetracycline, oral antidiabetic medication, digoxin. Avoid taikng any medication within 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 doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergecny room immediately. Smyptoms of overdose 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 liuqid forms have faster action, the tablets may be more convenient. Ask your doctor or pharmaicst to help select the hottest 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 dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to ctach up.
STORAGE: Store 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 that medication may be stored in the refrigerator to improve taste.
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Calcium carbonate, Magnesium hydroxide, Aluminum hydroxide and Simethicone oral
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