Calcium Carbonate and Simethicone
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Gas BanT [OTC];Maalox? Advanced Maximum Strength [OTC];Maalox? Junior Plus Antigas [OTC];Titralac? Plus [OTC]
Uses
- It is used for bone growth.
- It is used to lower high phosphate levels.
- It is used to ease too much gas in the stomach.
- It is used to treat heartburn and upset stomach.
- Antacids lower stomach acid.
- Calcium binds phosphate in the GI (gastrointestinal) tract and gets rid of it.
- Calcium products help get more calcium in the body.
- Simethicone eases the pressure caused by gas.
Dosing
How to take
- If calcium is used as an aid, take with food.
- Chewable tablet: Chew or crush well. Mix crushed tablet with food. Do not swallow it whole.
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