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Calcium Carbonate Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 1, 2023.

Applies to the following strengths: 650 mg; 600 mg; 1250 mg/5 mL; 1250 mg; 1000 mg; 500 mg; 400 mg; base 500 mg; 750 mg; 900 mg; 1177 mg; 648 mg; 420 mg; 250 mg; 550 mg; 850 mg; 400 mg/5 mL; 350 mg; 1.5 g; 1 g; 300 mg; 450 mg

Usual Adult Dose for:

Usual Pediatric Dose for:

Additional dosage information:

Usual Adult Dose for Hypocalcemia

Recommended dose: 1250 mg orally 2 to 3 times a day with meals

Use: Prevention of calcium deficiency

Usual Adult Dose for Dyspepsia

Chewable Tablets:


Gum:
Recommended dose: 500 mg (1 piece) orally every 2 to 4 hours as needed
Maximum dose: 6000 mg/day (12 pieces/day)
Duration of therapy: Up to 2 weeks

Liquid:
Recommended dose: 1250 mg orally as needed for symptoms
Maximum dose: 7500 mg/day
Duration of therapy: Up to 2 weeks

Powder Packets:
Recommended dose: 1000 mg (1 packet) orally as needed for symptoms
Maximum dose: 8000 mg/day (8 packets/day)
Duration of therapy: Up to 2 week

Comment:

Use: Relief of upset stomach due to heartburn, acid indigestion, and/or sour stomach

Usual Pediatric Dose for Dyspepsia

Chewable Tablets:
2 to 5 years OR 24 to 47 pounds:


6 to 11 years OR 48 to 95 pounds:

12 years and older:

Granule Formulations:
2 to 5 years OR 24 to 47 pounds:

6 to 11 years OR 48 to 95 pounds:

Gum:
12 years and older:

Comments:

Use: Relief of upset stomach due to heartburn, acid indigestion, sour stomach, and/or overindulgence in food/drink

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Dose Adjustments

Pregnant patients:
Dyspepsia:

Precautions

Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 2 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

Administration advice:


Storage requirements:

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Monitoring:

Patient advice:

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.