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Tums 500 mg (calcium carbonate USP)


FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*




FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient

Calcium Carbonate USP 500 mg

Purpose

Antacid/Calcium Supplement

Keep Out of Reach of Children

This package is intended for institutional use only. This package is not child resistant. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.

Tums Uses

Relieves:

  • heartburn
  • sour stomach
  • acid indigestion
  • upset stomach associated with these symptoms

As a daily source of extra calcium.

Warnings

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

When using this product:

  • do not take more than 15 tablets in 24 hours
  • do not use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks

Directions

Chew 2-4 tablets as symptoms occur, or as directed by a doctor.

As a Calcium Supplement: Chew 2 tablets twice daily with a meal.

Other Information

  • Store below 30°C (86°F)
  • for calcium content see Supplement Facts
  • see window for lot number and expiration date

Questions? 1-800-897-7535 weekdays

Inactive ingredients

sucrose, calcium carbonate, corn starch, talc, mineral oil, natural flavor, sodium polyphosphate

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Tums®

(Calcium Carbonate USP) Tablet

500 mg

Tums

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Tums®

(Calcium Carbonate USP)

500 mg

150 Chewable Tablets

Tums

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Tums®

(Calcium Carbonate USP)

500 mg

10 Chewable Tablets

Tums

Tums

Calcium Carbonate TABLET

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:55154-4519(NDC:0135-0070)
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 mg

Inactive Ingredients

Ingredient Name Strength
SUCROSE
STARCH, CORN
talc
Mineral Oil
SODIUM POLYMETAPHOSPHATE

Product Characteristics

Color Size Imprint Code Shape
WHITE 16 mm TUMS ROUND

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 NDC:55154-4519-6 1 in 1 POUCH
2 1 in 1 POUCH
3 NDC:55154-4519-0 10 in 1 BAG

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
2011-06-15


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