Calcium Carbonate / Magnesium Hydroxide Dosage
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 22, 2023.
Applies to the following strengths: 550 mg-125 mg; 550 mg-110 mg; 675 mg-135 mg; 700 mg-300 mg; 400 mg-135 mg/5 mL; 350 mg-150 mg; 1000 mg-200 mg
Usual Adult Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Dyspepsia
Calcium carbonate 550 mg-magnesium hydroxide 110 mg chewable tablets: 2 to 4 tablets orally as needed for symptoms or as directed
- Maximum dose: 12 tablets/day
Calcium carbonate 550 mg-magnesium hydroxide 110 mg/5 mL oral liquid: 10 to 20 mL orally once, as needed for symptoms or as directed
- Maximum dose: 60 mL/day
Calcium carbonate 675 mg-magnesium hydroxide 135 mg chewable tablets: 2 to 4 tablets orally as needed for symptoms or as directed
- Maximum dose: 10 tablets/day
Calcium carbonate 700 mg-magnesium hydroxide 300 mg chewable tablets: 2 to 4 tablets orally as needed after meals, at bedtime, or as directed
- Maximum dose: 8 tablets/day
Calcium carbonate 1000 mg-magnesium hydroxide 200 mg chewable tablets: 2 to 3 tablets orally as needed for symptoms or as directed
- Maximum dose: 7 tablets/day
Calcium carbonate 1000 mg-magnesium hydroxide 200 mg/5 mL oral liquid: 10 to 15 mL orally as needed for symptoms or as directed
- Maximum dose: 35 mL/day
Calcium carbonate 1300 mg-magnesium hydroxide 235 mg chewable tablets: 2 to 3 tablets orally as needed for symptoms or as directed
- Maximum dose: 5 tablets/day
Duration of therapy: Up to 2 weeks
Comment: Patients should shake oral liquid formulations prior to measuring the dose.
Uses:
- Relief of acid indigestion, heartburn, or sour stomach
- Relief of upset stomach associated with acid indigestion, heartburn, or sour stomach
Usual Adult Dose for Hypokalemia
Calcium carbonate 675 mg-magnesium hydroxide 135 mg chewable tablets: 2 tablets orally 2 times a day
Calcium carbonate 1000 mg-magnesium hydroxide 200 mg chewable tablets: 2 tablets orally 2 times a day
Use: As a daily source of calcium and magnesium
Usual Adult Dose for Hypomagnesemia
Calcium carbonate 675 mg-magnesium hydroxide 135 mg chewable tablets: 2 tablets orally 2 times a day
Calcium carbonate 1000 mg-magnesium hydroxide 200 mg chewable tablets: 2 tablets orally 2 times a day
Use: As a daily source of calcium and magnesium
Usual Adult Dose for Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation
Calcium carbonate 675 mg-magnesium hydroxide 135 mg chewable tablets: 2 tablets orally 2 times a day
Calcium carbonate 1000 mg-magnesium hydroxide 200 mg chewable tablets: 2 tablets orally 2 times a day
Use: As a daily source of calcium and magnesium
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
CONTRAINDICATIONS: None.
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Administration advice:
- Oral liquid: Shake well prior to measuring the dose.
Storage requirements:
- Chewable tablets Protect from excessive moisture.
- Oral liquid: Protect from freezing.
Patient advice:
- Advise patients to speak to their healthcare provider if they become pregnant, intend to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
More about calcium carbonate / magnesium hydroxide
- Check interactions
- Compare alternatives
- Reviews (2)
- Drug images
- Side effects
- During pregnancy
- Drug class: antacids
- En español
Patient resources
- Calcium carbonate and magnesium hydroxide drug information
- Calcium Carbonate and Magnesium Hydroxide Chewable Tablets
- Calcium Carbonate and Magnesium Hydroxide Suspension
Other brands
Rolaids Regular Strength, Rolaids Ultra Strength, Masanti Supreme, Mi-Acid Double Strength, ... +2 more
Related treatment guides
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
