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| Pronunciation |
 (KAL
see um KAR bun ate & sye METH
i kone) |
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| U.S. Brand Names |
| Titralac® Plus Liquid [OTC] |
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| Generic Available |
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Yes |
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| Synonyms |
| Simethicone and Calcium Carbonate |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Antacid; Antiflatulent |
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| Use |
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Relief of acid indigestion, heartburn, peptic esophagitis, hiatal hernia, and gas |
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| Pregnancy Risk Factor |
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C |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Oral: 0.5-2 g 4-6 times/day |
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| Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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| Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment |
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Do not give tetracyclines concomitantly |
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| Patient Information |
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Do not take calcium supplements within 1-2 hours of taking other medicine by mouth or eating large amounts of fiber-rich foods; do not drink large amounts of alcohol or caffeine-containing beverages or use tobacco; take with meals |
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| Nursing Implications |
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40% of calcium carbonate is elemental calcium |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Elemental calcium listed in brackets |
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