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CVS Health Maximum Strength

Dosage form: tablet, chewable
Ingredients: CALCIUM CARBONATE 1000mg, DIMETHICONE 60mg
Labeler: CVS Pharmacy,Inc.
NDC code: 59779-636

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 2, 2024.

CVS Health Maximum Strength Antacid and Anti-Gas

Active ingredients (in each tablet)

Calcium carbonate 1000 mg

Simethicone 60 mg

Purpose

Antacid

Antigas

Uses

relieves:

acid indigestion
heartburn
sour stomach
upset stomach due to these symptoms
bloating and pressure commonly referred to as gas

Warnings

Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours or use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks except under the advice and supervision of a doctor.

Ask a doctor before use if you have
kidney stones
a calcium-restricted diet

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

presently taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs.

When using this product

at maximum dose, constipation may occur.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

symptoms persist for more than 2 weeks.

Keep out of reach of children.

Directions
adults and children 12 years and older: chew 1 to 2 tablets as symptoms occur or as directed by a doctor
do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours or use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks except under the advice and supervision of a doctor

Other information
each tablet contains: calcium 400 mg
store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Keep tightly closed and dry
Avoid freezing
do not use if printed inner seal is broken or missing

Inactive ingredients

adipic acid, dextrose, flavors, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, red 40 lake, ,starch, sucralose, yellow 6 lake, yellow 10 lake

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CVS Health

*Compare to the active ingredients in Maalox®.

NDC: 59779-636-90

MAXIMUM STRENGTH

Antacid & Anti-Gas

Fast relief of:

Heartburn
Acid indigestion
Pressure & bloating
 
Assorted Fruit

90 CHEWABLE TABLETS

Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

One CVS Drive,

Woonsocket, RI 02895

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*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Novartis Consumer Health, Inc., the distributor of Maalox® Advanced Maximum Strength.

CVS HEALTH MAXIMUM STRENGTH 
antacid and antigas tablet, chewable
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:59779-636
Route of AdministrationORALDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
CALCIUM CARBONATE (CALCIUM CATION and CARBONATE ION) CALCIUM CARBONATE1000 mg
DIMETHICONE (DIMETHICONE) DIMETHICONE60 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
ADIPIC ACID 
DEXTROSE, UNSPECIFIED FORM 
MAGNESIUM STEARATE 
MALTODEXTRIN 
FD&C RED NO. 40 
STARCH, CORN 
SUCRALOSE 
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 
D&C YELLOW NO. 10 
Product Characteristics
ColorORANGE, YELLOW, RED (PINKISH) Scoreno score
ShapeROUNDSize17mm
FlavorFRUIT (ASSORTED) Imprint CodeRP104
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage Description
1NDC:59779-636-9090 TABLET, CHEWABLE in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC monograph finalpart33209/14/2015
Labeler - CVS Pharmacy,Inc. (062312574)

Revised: 09/2020
 
CVS Pharmacy,Inc.

Further information

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