Special Precautions:
Increased risk of phosphate depletion syndrome w/ hypercalciuria & osteomalacia or Al ion-induced deterioration in dementia syndrome in patients receiving chronic renal dialysis. Caution in individuals w/ severe constipation, especially elderly or following low-Na diet. Antacids should not be administered in combination w/ tetracyclines, anticholinergics, cimetidine, INH, triazole antifungal Fe salts, carbenoxolone, digitoxin, quinidine, phenobarb, warfarin, phenindione, captopril, corticosteroids, fluoroquinolones, H2 histamine receptor antagonists, hydantoins, ketoconazole, penicillamine, phenothiazines, salicylates, ticlopidine, levodopa, sulfonylureas, Na valproate & Na polystyrene sulfonate. Pregnancy & lactation.
Side Effects / Adverse Reactions:
Diarrhea; nausea, constipation & development of phosphate depletion syndrome or formation of fecaliths in elderly w/ severe constipation
Dosage / Direction for Use:
Adult 2-4 chewable tab or as directed by a physician.