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Antacid Childrens

Dosage form: tablet, chewable
Ingredients: CALCIUM CARBONATE 400mg
Labeler: CVS Pharmacy
NDC code: 59779-596

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 3, 2023.

CVS 44-596A

Active ingredient (in each chewable tablet)

Calcium carbonate 400 mg

Purpose

Antacid

Uses

relieves:

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

Warnings

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is

presently taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

symptoms last more than two weeks.

Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.

Directions
  • find the right dose on chart below based on weight (preferred); otherwise use age
  • chew or crush tablets completely before swallowing; do not swallow tablets whole
  • repeat dose as needed
  • do not take more than 3 chewable tablets (ages 2-5) or 6 chewable tablets (ages 6-11) in a 24-hour period, or use the maximum dosage of this product for more than two weeks, except under the advice and supervision of a doctor 
Dosing Chart
Weight (lbs.)Age (yr)
Dose
(chewable
tablets)
under 24under 2 ask a doctor
24-472-5
1 tablet
48-956-11
2 tablets

Other information
  • each tablet contains: calcium 160 mg
  • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
  • avoid excessive humidity
  • see end flap for expiration date and lot number

Inactive ingredients

acacia, corn starch, D&C red #27 aluminum lake, D&C red #30 aluminum lake, FD&C red #40 aluminum lake, flavor, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, silicon dioxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, sucrose, talc

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Compare to the active
ingredient in Pepto® Kids Chewables*

Children's
Antacid Tablets
CALCIUM CARBONATE 400 mg
CHEWABLE TABLETS

Antacid

Relieves:
• Acid indigestion
• Heartburn
• Sour & upset stomach 

24 CHEWABLE TABLETS

Bubble Gum
Flavor 

Actual Size

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING 

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by The Procter & Gamble Company, owner of the registered trademark Pepto® Kids Chewables.
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CVS 44-596A

ANTACID  CHILDRENS
calcium carbonate tablet, chewable
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:59779-596
Route of AdministrationORALDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
CALCIUM CARBONATE (CALCIUM CATION and CARBONATE ION) CALCIUM CARBONATE400 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
ACACIA 
D&C RED NO. 27 
D&C RED NO. 30 
FD&C RED NO. 40 
MAGNESIUM STEARATE 
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE 
TALC 
SUCROSE 
STARCH, CORN 
MALTODEXTRIN 
SILICON DIOXIDE 
Product Characteristics
ColorPINKScoreno score
ShapeROUNDSize16mm
FlavorBUBBLE GUMImprint Code44;596
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage Description
1NDC:59779-596-081 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON
124 TABLET, CHEWABLE in 1 BOTTLE
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC MONOGRAPH FINALpart33108/01/2018
Labeler - CVS Pharmacy (062312574)
Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIOperations
LNK International, Inc.038154464PACK(59779-596)
Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIOperations
LNK International, Inc.832867894MANUFACTURE(59779-596)
Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIOperations
LNK International, Inc.832867837PACK(59779-596)
Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIOperations
LNK International, Inc.868734088PACK(59779-596)
Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIOperations
LNK International, Inc.967626305PACK(59779-596)

Revised: 11/2019
 
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