Label: GERICARE REGULAR STRENGTH- antacid tablets tablet, chewable

  • NDC Code(s): 57896-663-15
  • Packager: GERI-CARE PHARMACEUTICALS CORP
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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  • Active ingredient (per tablet)

    Calcium Carbonate USP 500mg

  • Purpose

    Antacid

  • Uses

    relieves

    • heartburn

    • acid indigestion

    • sour stomach

    • upset stomach associated with these symptoms

  • 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 24 hours
    •
    If pregnant do not take more than10 tablets in 24 hours
    •
    do not use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks except under the advice and supervision of a doctor.
  • Keep out of reach of children.

  • Directions

    •
    adults and children 12 years and over: chew 2-4 tablets as symptoms occur, or as directed by a doctor. Do not swallow tablets whole.
    •
    do not take for symptoms that persist for more than 2 weeks unless advised by a doctor.
  • Other information

    • each tablet contains: elemental calcium 200 mg

    • store at room temperature. Keep the container tightly closed

  • Inactive ingredients

    adipic acid, D&C Red No. 27, D&C Yellow No. 10, dextrose, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD & C Yellow No. 6, flavors, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, , starch, sucralose,

    Questions or comments?

    1-800-540-3765

    Tamper Evident: Do not use if printed seal under cap is torn or missing.

  • Package/Label Principal Display Panel

    NDC 57896-663-15

    GERI CARE®

    Compare to active ingredient in Regular Strength Tum®*

    REGULAR STRENGTH

    CALCIUM CARBONATE

    CHEWABLE ANTACID

    CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 mg

    ASSORTED FRUIT FLAVORS

    Naturally and Artificially Flavored

    150 CHEWABLE TABLETS

    GLUTEN-FREE

    REV0119R

    Dist. By: Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals Corp.

    1650 63rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204

    *This product is not manufactured or distributed by GlaxoSmithKline, the owner of the registered trademark, Regular Strength Tums®.

    GERI-CARE REGULAr STRENGTH ASSORTED FRUIT ANTACID CHEWABLE TABLETS
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    GERICARE REGULAR STRENGTH 
    antacid tablets tablet, chewable
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:57896-663
    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)  
    D&C RED NO. 27 (UNII: 2LRS185U6K)  
    D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)  
    DEXTROSE, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: IY9XDZ35W2)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    MALTODEXTRIN (UNII: 7CVR7L4A2D)  
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorYELLOW, ORANGE, RED, GREENScoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize16mm
    FlavorFRUIT (Assorted) Imprint Code RP101
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:57896-663-15150 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product02/05/2019
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM00102/05/2019
    Labeler - GERI-CARE PHARMACEUTICALS CORP (611196254)
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