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Overview
Calcium supplement is a mineral that is FDA approved for the treatment of heartburn, sour stomach, acid indigestion, upset stomach associated with these symptoms. Common adverse reactions include hypersensitivity.
Adult Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
Heartburn, sour stomach, acid indigestion, upset stomach associated with these symptoms.
Directions Antacid
-chew 2-4 tablets as symptoms occur or as directed by a doctor
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)
Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Calcium supplement in adult patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Calcium supplement in adult patients.
Pediatric Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)
There is limited information regarding FDA-Labeled Use of Calcium supplement in pediatric patients.
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)
Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Calcium supplement in pediatric patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Calcium supplement in pediatric patients.
Contraindications
There is limited information regarding Calcium supplement Contraindications in the drug label.
Warnings
Warnings
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs
Adverse Reactions
Clinical Trials Experience
There is limited information regarding Clinical Trial Experience of Calcium supplement in the drug label.
Postmarketing Experience
There is limited information regarding Postmarketing Experience of Calcium supplement in the drug label.
Drug Interactions
There is limited information regarding Calcium supplement Drug Interactions in the drug label.
There is limited information regarding Monitoring of Calcium supplement in the drug label.
IV Compatibility
There is limited information regarding IV Compatibility of Calcium supplement in the drug label.
Overdosage
There is limited information regarding Calcium supplement overdosage. If you suspect drug poisoning or overdose, please contact the National Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) immediately.
Pharmacology
There is limited information regarding Calcium supplement Pharmacology in the drug label.