Equate 44-596A
Active ingredient (in each chewable tablet)
Calcium carbonate 400 mg
Purpose
Antacid
Uses
relieves:
- heartburn
- acid indigestion
- sour stomach
- upset stomach associated with these symptoms
Warnings
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is
presently taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
symptoms last more than two weeks.
Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.
Directions
Dosing Chart
| Weight (lb) | Age (yr) | Dose (chewable tablets) |
| under 24 | under 2 | ask a doctor |
| 24-47 | 2-5 | 1 tablet |
| 48-95 | 6-11 | 2 tablets |
- find the right dose on chart below based on weight (preferred); otherwise use age
- chew or crush tablets completely before swallowing; do not swallow tablets whole
- repeat dose as needed
- do not take more than 3 chewable tablets (ages 2-5) or 6 chewable tablets (ages 6-11) in a 24-hour period, or use the maximum dosage of this product for more than two weeks, except under the advice and supervision of a doctor
Other information
- each tablet contains: calcium 160 mg
- store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
- avoid excessive humidity
- see end flap for expiration date and lot number
Inactive ingredients
acacia, corn starch, D&C red #27 aluminum lake, D&C red #30 aluminum lake, FD&C red #40 aluminum lake, flavor, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, silicon dioxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, sucrose, talc