Calcium Carbonate
Vitamin / mineral / nutritional supplement
What it is used for
Uses relieves acid indigestion heartburn sour stomach upset stomach associated with these symptoms Clinical selection for Calcium Carbonate should follow culture results where relevant, Kenya STG/EML recommendations, and the current product SmPC. Class context: Vitamin / mineral / nutritional supplement. Confirm site-specific dose, duration and monitoring before prescribing.
Warnings
Warnings Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs. Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms last more than 2 weeks. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Possible side effects
GI upset (iron, high-dose vitamin C). Hypercalcaemia (vitamin D excess). Neuropathy with B6 megadoses. Flushing (niacin).
Storage
Store as labelled. Keep out of reach of children.
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