Calcium Carbonate / Magnesium Hydroxide Dosage
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 5, 2021.
Applies to the following strengths: 550 mg-125 mg; 550 mg-110 mg; 675 mg-135 mg; 700 mg-300 mg; 400 mg-135 mg/5 mL; 350 mg-150 mg
Usual Adult Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Dyspepsia
Calcium carbonate 550 mg-magnesium hydroxide 110 mg chewable tablets: 2 to 4 tablets orally as needed for symptoms or as directed
-Maximum dose: 12 tablets/day
Calcium carbonate 550 mg-magnesium hydroxide 110 mg/5 mL oral liquid: 10 to 20 mL orally once, as needed for symptoms or as directed
-Maximum dose: 60 mL/day
Calcium carbonate 675 mg-magnesium hydroxide 135 mg chewable tablets: 2 to 4 tablets orally as needed for symptoms or as directed
-Maximum dose: 10 tablets/day
Calcium carbonate 700 mg-magnesium hydroxide 300 mg chewable tablets: 2 to 4 tablets orally as needed after meals, at bedtime, or as directed
-Maximum dose: 8 tablets/day
Calcium carbonate 1000 mg-magnesium hydroxide 200 mg chewable tablets: 2 to 3 tablets orally as needed for symptoms or as directed
-Maximum dose: 7 tablets/day
Calcium carbonate 1000 mg-magnesium hydroxide 200 mg/5 mL oral liquid: 10 to 15 mL orally as needed for symptoms or as directed
-Maximum dose: 35 mL/day
Calcium carbonate 1300 mg-magnesium hydroxide 235 mg chewable tablets: 2 to 3 tablets orally as needed for symptoms or as directed
-Maximum dose: 5 tablets/day
Duration of therapy: Up to 2 weeks
Comment: Patients should shake oral liquid formulations prior to measuring the dose.
Uses:
-Relief of acid indigestion, heartburn, or sour stomach
-Relief of upset stomach associated with acid indigestion, heartburn, or sour stomach
Usual Adult Dose for Hypokalemia
Calcium carbonate 675 mg-magnesium hydroxide 135 mg chewable tablets: 2 tablets orally 2 times a day
Calcium carbonate 1000 mg-magnesium hydroxide 200 mg chewable tablets: 2 tablets orally 2 times a day
Use: As a daily source of calcium and magnesium
Usual Adult Dose for Hypomagnesemia
Calcium carbonate 675 mg-magnesium hydroxide 135 mg chewable tablets: 2 tablets orally 2 times a day
Calcium carbonate 1000 mg-magnesium hydroxide 200 mg chewable tablets: 2 tablets orally 2 times a day
Use: As a daily source of calcium and magnesium
Usual Adult Dose for Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation
Calcium carbonate 675 mg-magnesium hydroxide 135 mg chewable tablets: 2 tablets orally 2 times a day
Calcium carbonate 1000 mg-magnesium hydroxide 200 mg chewable tablets: 2 tablets orally 2 times a day
Use: As a daily source of calcium and magnesium
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
CONTRAINDICATIONS: None.
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Administration advice:
-Oral liquid: Shake well prior to measuring the dose.
Storage requirements:
-Chewable tablets Protect from excessive moisture.
-Oral liquid: Protect from freezing.
Patient advice:
-Advise patients to speak to their healthcare provider if they become pregnant, intend to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
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