Label: GUARDIAN REGULAR STRENGTH ALKUMS- calcium carbonate tablet, chewable

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

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Updated November 22, 2023

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  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT (in each tablet)

    Calcium carbonate 500 mg

  • PURPOSE

    Antacid

  • USE(S)

    relieves:

    • acid indigestion
    • heartburn
  • WARNINGS

    .

  • 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

    do not take more than 15 tablets in a 24-hour period, or use the maximum dosage of this product for more than 2 weeks, except under the advice and supervision of a doctor.

  • IF PREGNANT OR/BREASTFEEDING,

    ask a health professional before use.

  • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

    .

  • DIRECTIONS

    • adults and children 12 years of age and over: chew 2-4 tablets as symptoms occur, or as directed by a doctor.
  • OTHER INFORMATION

    • each tablet contains: elemental calcium 200 mg
    • do not use if printed seal under cap is torn or open. 
    • store at room temperature. Keep the container tightly closed.
  • INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

    adipic acid, corn starch, crospovidone, D&C red 27 lake, D&C red 30 lake, D&C yellow 10 lake, dextrose, FD&C blue 1 lake, FD&C yellow 6 lake, flavors, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, sucrose, talc.

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    *Compare to the active ingredient in Tums® 

    Guardian

    NDC 53041-098-17

    Regular Strength

    Alkums

    Antacid Tablets

    Assorted Fruit Flavors
    Calcium Carbonate 500 mg

    Relieves:

    • Heartburn
    • Acid Indigestion

    150 CHEWABLE TABLETS

    GDC-126


  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    GUARDIAN REGULAR STRENGTH ALKUMS 
    calcium carbonate tablet, chewable
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:53041-098
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    CALCIUM CARBONATE (UNII: H0G9379FGK) (CALCIUM CATION - UNII:2M83C4R6ZB) CALCIUM CARBONATE500 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ADIPIC ACID (UNII: 76A0JE0FKJ)  
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    CROSPOVIDONE (UNII: 2S7830E561)  
    DEXTROSE, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: IY9XDZ35W2)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    MALTODEXTRIN (UNII: 7CVR7L4A2D)  
    SUCROSE (UNII: C151H8M554)  
    TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    D&C RED NO. 27 (UNII: 2LRS185U6K)  
    D&C RED NO. 30 (UNII: 2S42T2808B)  
    D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)  
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorORANGE, YELLOW, GREEN, PINK (reddish pink) Scoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize16mm
    FlavorCHERRY, LEMON, LIME, ORANGEImprint Code G126
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:53041-098-17150 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product10/05/2021
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph Drugpart33110/05/2021
    Labeler - Guardian Drug Company (119210276)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Guardian Drug Company119210276MANUFACTURE(53041-098)
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