Label: CHILDRENS ANTACID- calcium carbonate tablet, chewable

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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Updated June 9, 2023

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  • 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 (lb)Age (yr)Dose
    (chewable
    tablets)
    under 24under 2ask a doctor
    24-472-51 tablet
    48-956-112 tablets
  • Other information

    • each tablet contains: calcium 160 mg
    • store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
    • 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 active ingredient
    of Pepto® Kids Chewables*

    Children's
    Antacid
    Calcium Carbonate, 400 mg
    Chewable Tablets/Antacid

    Relieves
    • Acid Indigestion
    • Heartburn, Sour Stomach
    • Upset Stomach

    Chew or crush
    tablets completely
    before swallowing.

    Bubble Gum
    Flavor

    24 Chewable
    Tablets

    Actual Tablet 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.
    50844        ORG111959608

    DISTRIBUTED BY
    OLD EAST MAIN CO.
    100 MISSION RIDGE
    GOODLETTSVILLE, TN 37072

    Dollar General 44-596A

    Dollar General 44-596A

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CHILDRENS ANTACID 
    calcium carbonate tablet, chewable
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:55910-590
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    CALCIUM CARBONATE (UNII: H0G9379FGK) (CALCIUM CATION - UNII:2M83C4R6ZB, CARBONATE ION - UNII:7UJQ5OPE7D) CALCIUM CARBONATE400 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ACACIA (UNII: 5C5403N26O)  
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    D&C RED NO. 27 ALUMINUM LAKE (UNII: ZK64F7XSTX)  
    D&C RED NO. 30 (UNII: 2S42T2808B)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    MALTODEXTRIN (UNII: 7CVR7L4A2D)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE (UNII: 368GB5141J)  
    SUCROSE (UNII: C151H8M554)  
    TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorpinkScoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize16mm
    FlavorBUBBLE GUMImprint Code 44;596
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:55910-590-081 in 1 CARTON06/13/2023
    124 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM00106/13/2023
    Labeler - DOLGENCORP, LLC (068331990)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    LNK International, Inc.038154464pack(55910-590)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    LNK International, Inc.832867837manufacture(55910-590)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    LNK International, Inc.967626305pack(55910-590)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    LNK International, Inc.117025878manufacture(55910-590)
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