Calcium carbonate

Brand Names: Alka-seltzer Fruit Chews, Alka-seltzer Heartburn Plus Gas Relief, Alkums, Bayer Womens, Cal Gest, Chooz, Diphen, Duo Fusion, Healthy Mama, Irospan 24/6 Kit, Magnebind 400 Rx, Meijer, Mi-acid Double Strength, Mylanta Tonight, Nutralox, Pepcid Complete, Pepto-bismol, Phazyme, Pregvit, Rolaids Advanced, Rolaids Reformulated Aug 2006, Rolaids Ultra Strength, Titralac, Titralac Plus, Tums

Background: Calcium carbonate is an inorganic salt used as an antacid. It is a basic compound that acts by neutralizing hydrochloric acid in gastric secretions. Subsequent increases in pH may inhibit the action of pepsin. An increase in bicarbonate ions and prostaglandins may also confer cytoprotective effects. Calcium carbonate may also be used as a nutritional supplem...

Indication: For relief of heartburn and acid indigestion. May also be used as a nutritional supplement or to treat hypocalcemia.

Associated Conditions: Bloating, Calcium Deficiency, Calcium Metabolism Disorders, Calcium and Vitamin D Deficiencies, Colic, Dyspepsia, Gastric Ulcer, Gastroesophageal Reflux, Haemorrhoids, Heartburn, Hot Flashes, Hyperacidity, Hyperphosphataemia, Low Bone Density, Osteodystrophy, Osteomalacia, Osteoporosis, Post Operative Gas, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Proctitis, Reflux Acid, Rickets, Vertebral Fractures, Calcium loss, Gastrointestinal ulceration

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