GERI-LANTA SUPREME CHERRY- calcium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide suspension

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: NBZ3QY004S) (MAGNESIUM CATION - UNII:T6V3LHY838, HYDROXIDE ION - UNII:9159UV381P), CALCIUM CARBONATE (UNII: H0G9379FGK) (CALCIUM CATION - UNII:2M83C4R6ZB, CARBONATE ION - UNII:7UJQ5OPE7D)

Available from:

Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals, Corp

INN (International Name):

CALCIUM CARBONATE

Composition:

CALCIUM CARBONATE 400 mg in 5 mL

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Antacid relieves - heartburn - sour stomach - acid indigestion - upset stomach associated with these symptoms

Authorization status:

OTC monograph final

Summary of Product characteristics

GERI-LANTA SUPREME CHERRY- CALCIUM CARBONATE, MAGNESIUM
HYDROXIDE SUSPENSION
GERI-CARE PHARMACEUTICALS, CORP
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624 GC SUPREME CHERRY
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (IN EACH 5 ML TEASPOONFUL)
Calcium carbonate 400 mg
Magnesium hydroxide 135 mg
PURPOSE
Antacid
USES
relieves
heartburn
sour stomach
acid indigestion
upset stomach associated with these symptoms
WARNINGS
DO NOT TAKE more than 18 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours or use the
maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks
ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE
kidney disease
a magnesium-restricted diet
ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU ARE taking a prescription
drug.
Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs.
IF PREGNANT OR BREAST-FEEDING, ask a health professional before use.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
DIRECTIONS
shake well before use
adults and children 12 years and older: take 2 to 4 teaspoonfuls
between meals, at
bedtime, or as directed by a doctor
children under 12 years: ask a doctor
OTHER INFORMATION
EACH 5 ML TEASPOONFUL CONTAINS: calcium 160mg, magnesium 55 mg
refrigerate after opening to preserve freshness and purity
protect from freezing
keep tightly closed
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
benzyl alcohol, flavor, hydroxyethylcellulose, purified water,
saccharin sodium,
simethicone emulsion, sorbic acid, sorbitol solution, xanthan gum
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
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PACKAGE LABEL
GERI-LANTA SUPREME CHERRY
calcium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide suspension
PRODUCT INFORMATION
PRODUCT TYPE
HUMAN OTC DRUG
ITEM CODE (SOURCE)
NDC:57896-624
ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION
ORAL
ACTIVE INGREDIENT/ACTIVE MOIETY
INGREDIENT NAME
BASIS OF
STRENGTH
STRENGTH
MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: NBZ3QY004S) (MAGNESIUM CATION -
UNII:T6V3LHY838, HYDROXIDE ION - UNII:9159UV381P)
MAGNESIUM
HYDROXIDE
135 mg
in 5 mL
CALCIUM CARBONATE (UNII: H0G9379FGK) (CALCIUM CATION -
UNII:2M83C4R6ZB,
CARBONATE ION - UNII:7UJQ5OPE7D)
CALCIUM
CARBONATE
400 mg
in 5 mL
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT NAME
STRENGTH
BENZYL ALCOHOL (UNII: LKG8494WBH)
HYDROXYETHYL CELLULOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: T4V6TWG28D)
WATER