Comparing Calcium Carbonate vs Methamphetamine
Calcium carbonate | Methamphetamine |
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Calcium carbonate | Methamphetamine |
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Over-the-counter
Prescribed for GERD, Osteoporosis, Osteopenia, Indigestion, Hypocalcemia, Erosive Esophagitis, Stomach Ulcer, Duodenal Ulcer. Calcium carbonate may also be used for purposes not listed in this... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for ADHD, Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight). Methamphetamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Calcium carbonate has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 20 ratings on Drugs.com. 74% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 16% reported a negative effect. |
Methamphetamine has an average rating of 9.1 out of 10 from a total of 77 ratings on Drugs.com. 89% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 7% reported a negative effect. |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Alcalak, Alka-Seltzer Cool Action Heartburn Relief Gum, Alka-Seltzer Heartburn ReliefChews, Alkets, Alkums, Ami-Lac, Amitone, Cal Oys, Cal-Gest, Cal-Mint, Calcarb, Calci Mix, Calci-Chew, Calcid, Calcitab, Calcium Concentrate, Calcium Liquid Softgel, Calcium Oyster, Calcium Oyster Shell, Caltrate, Caltro, Chooz, D-Cal, Dicarbosil, Equilet, Icar Prenatal Chewable Calcium, Maalox Children's Relief, Maalox Regular Strength, Oysco 500, Oyster Cal, Oyster Calcium, Oyster Shell, Oyster Shell Calcium, Oyster Shell Calcium 500, Titralac, Trial Antacid, Tums Antacid Naturals, Tums Chewy Bites, Tums Chewy Bites Ultra Strength, Tums Chewy Delights, Tums Extra Strength 750, Tums Freshers, Tums Kids, Tums Regular Strength, Tums Smoothies, Tums Smoothies Extra Strength, Tums Sugar-Free, Tums Ultra 1000 View more | Desoxyn, Desoxyn Gradumet | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
5 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
High potential for abuse
Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 222 drugs are known to interact with Calcium carbonate:
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A total of 248 drugs are known to interact with Methamphetamine:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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December 31, 1943 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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