Label: CVS HEALTH MAXIMUM STRENGTH- antacid and antigas tablet, chewable

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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  • Active ingredients (in each tablet)

    Calcium carbonate 1000 mg

    Simethicone 60 mg

  • Purpose

    Antacid

    Antigas

  • Uses

    relieves:

    •
    acid indigestion
    •
    heartburn
    •
    sour stomach
    •
    upset stomach due to these symptoms
    •
    bloating and pressure commonly referred to as gas
  • Warnings

    Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours or use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks except under the advice and supervision of a doctor.

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

    •
    kidney stones
    •
    a calcium-restricted diet

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

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

    When using this product

    at maximum dose, constipation may occur.

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    symptoms persist for more than 2 weeks.

    Keep out of reach of children.

  • Directions

    •
    adults and children 12 years and older: chew 1 to 2 tablets as symptoms occur or as directed by a doctor
    •
    do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours or use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks except under the advice and supervision of a doctor
  • Other information

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    each tablet contains: calcium 400 mg
    •
    store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
    •
    Keep tightly closed and dry
    •
    Avoid freezing
    •
    do not use if printed inner seal is broken or missing
  • Inactive ingredients

    adipic acid, dextrose, flavors, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, red 40 lake, ,starch, sucralose, yellow 6 lake, yellow 10 lake

  • Package/Label Principal Display Panel

    CVC Health Maximum Strength Antacid and Anti gas aoorted fruit

    CVS Health™

    *Compare to the active ingredients in Maalox®.

    NDC: 59779-636-90

    MAXIMUM STRENGTH

    Antacid & Anti-Gas

    Fast relief of:

    •
    Heartburn
    •
    Acid indigestion
    •
    Pressure & bloating
     
    Assorted Fruit

    90 CHEWABLE TABLETS

    Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

    One CVS Drive,

    Woonsocket, RI 02895

    ©2015 CVS/pharmacy

    CVS.com®

    1-800-SHOP CVS

    CVS® Quality

    Money Back Guarantee

    *This product is not manufactured or distributed by Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., the distributor of Maalox® Advanced Maximum Strength.

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CVS HEALTH MAXIMUM STRENGTH 
    antacid and antigas tablet, chewable
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:59779-636
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    CALCIUM CARBONATE (UNII: H0G9379FGK) (CALCIUM CATION - UNII:2M83C4R6ZB, CARBONATE ION - UNII:7UJQ5OPE7D) CALCIUM CARBONATE1000 mg
    DIMETHICONE (UNII: 92RU3N3Y1O) (DIMETHICONE - UNII:92RU3N3Y1O) DIMETHICONE60 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ADIPIC ACID (UNII: 76A0JE0FKJ)  
    DEXTROSE, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: IY9XDZ35W2)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    MALTODEXTRIN (UNII: 7CVR7L4A2D)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorORANGE, YELLOW, RED (PINKISH) Scoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize17mm
    FlavorFRUIT (ASSORTED) Imprint Code RP104
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:59779-636-9090 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product09/14/2015
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart33209/14/2015
    Labeler - CVS Pharmacy,Inc. (062312574)
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