to confess Calcium Carbonate and Simethicone Generic Name: Calcium Carbonate and Simethicone (KAL see um KAR bun ate & sye METH i kone) Brand Name: Alka-Seltzer Heartburn + Gas, Gas-X with Maalox Extra Strength, Maalox Advanced Maximum Strength, Maalox Junior Plus Antigas Overview Side Effects Interactions Reviews Q & A More Uses of Calcium Carbonate and Simethicone: It is used to ease too much gas in the stomach. It is used to treat heartburn and upset stomach. Slideshow Top 10 Ways to Save Money on Your Medication Costs What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Calcium Carbonate and Simethicone? If you have an allergy to calcium, simethicone, or any other part of calcium carbonate and simethicone. If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you have high calcium levels. This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take calcium carbonate and simethicone with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. What are some things I need to know or do while I take Calcium Carbonate and Simethicone? Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. This medicine may prevent other drugs taken by mouth from getting into the body. If you take other drugs by mouth, you may need to take them at some other time than calcium carbonate and simethicone. Talk with your doctor. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using this medicine while you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby. How is this medicine (Calcium Carbonate and Simethicone) best taken? Use calcium carbonate and simethicone as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. Take with or without food. Chew well before swallowing. Some brands may be swallowed whole or melted in your mouth. Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions. What do I do if I miss a dose? This medicine is taken on an as needed basis. Do not take more often than told by the doctor. What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Very hard stools (constipation). What are some other side effects of Calcium Carbonate and Simethicone? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Hard stools (constipation). These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. How do I store and/or throw out Calcium Carbonate and Simethicone? Store at room temperature. Do not freeze. Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about this medicine, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take calcium carbonate and simethicone or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about this medicine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to calcium carbonate and simethicone. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using this medicine. Review Date: December 6, 2017 Next Side Effects Print this page Add to My Med List More about calcium carbonate/simethicone Side Effects Drug Interactions Support Group 4 Reviews Add your own review/rating Drug class: antacids Consumer resources Other brands: Alka-Seltzer Heartburn + Gas , Gas-X with Maalox Extra Strength Related treatment guides GERD Drug Status OTC Availability Over the counter C Pregnancy Category Risk cannot be ruled out N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug Calcium carbonate / simethicone Rating 4 User Reviews 7.0 /10 4 User Reviews 7.0 Rate it! Drug Class Antacids Related Drugs GERD omeprazole , pantoprazole , ranitidine , famotidine , Nexium , Prilosec , Protonix , Zantac , Dexilant , esomeprazole , Pepcid , lansoprazole , Prevacid , cimetidine , Aciphex , rabeprazole , dexlansoprazole , Mylanta , Tagamet , Zegerid , Prilosec OTC , nizatidine , omeprazole / sodium bicarbonate , Pepcid AC , More... 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