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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Ingredients Of Antacids

Health Encyclopedia: Calcium Carbonate With Magnesium Antacid Overdose

Definition

This poisoning is fromtaking excessive amountsof calcium carbonate with magnesium.


Alternative Names

Rolaids overdose; Antacids overdose


Poisonous Ingredient

Calcium carbonate and magnesium.


Where Found

Calcium carbonate with magnesium isfound in many (but not all) antacids, whichare products that relief heartburn.Brands that include these ingredients include Tums, Rolaids, Mylanta, and Maalox.

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
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Expert & Community Posts

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AcipHex, Proton Pump Inhibitors and Action Onset
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...basis. The best medication for that still remains the antacids, such as Tums and Mylanta. Read more »

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Is Grapefruit Safe to Eat When Taking a Statin Drug?
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

...A monitored.   Magnesium and aluminum containing antacids were reported to interfere with... Read more »

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The issue of acid breakthrough!
By Jennifer Rackley , Health Expert

...This can be especially true for h-2 blockers and antacids. PPI medications may also be started... Read more »

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Dr. Eisner Answers Your Questions Part 3
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...(where I live) and was given three weeks worth of antacids and anti-gas meds. Since then,... Read more »

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Dr. Eisner Q&A #6
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...should be considered.   Question #4: I take six antacid tablets before bed time to control my... Read more »

Health Guide

Calcium carbonate with magnesium antacid overdose
...Alternative Names Rolaids overdose; Antacids overdose Read more »
Milk-alkali syndrome
Prevention Milk-alkali syndrome is now very uncommon because non-antacid treatments for indigestion, gastric ulcers, and peptic ulcer disease have replaced most excessive antacid use. If... Read more »
Sodium salicylate overdose
...Ingredient Salicylate Where Found Aspirin and other fever and pain medications Antacids like Alka-Seltzer Anti-diarrhea agents like Pepto-Bismol Oil of wintergreen ... Read more »
Sodium carbonate
...Poisonous Ingredient Sodium carbonate Where Found Automatic dishwashing soaps Some antacids Some bleaches Some bubble bath solutions Clinitest tablets Some... Read more »
Mineral oil overdose
...Mineral oil Where Found Mineral oil is sold by itself. It may also be found in some: Antacids Eyecare products Laxatives Diaper rash medications ... Read more »

Medications

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This medication is used to treat the symptoms of too much stomach acid such as stomach upset,... Read more »

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This medication is used to treat the symptoms of too much stomach acid such as stomach upset,... Read more »

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This medication is used to treat the symptoms of too much stomach acid such as stomach upset,... Read more »

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This medication is used to treat the symptoms of too much stomach acid such as stomach upset,... Read more »

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This medication is used to treat the symptoms of too much stomach acid such as stomach upset,... Read more »

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