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calcium carbonate

calcium carbonate
Brand names: Antacid (Calcium Carbonate), Calcium Antacid Extra Strength, Oyster Cal, Oyster Shell Calcium
Form Strength ANAN ASMP LACH LALK LOHH LOLR LOWC SDSD SESE SFSF Formulary Status
SUSPENSION, ORAL 1250 mg/5 mL         Suspension restricted to pediatrics
TABLET, CHEWABLE, ORAL 500 mg; 750 mg
TABLET, ORAL 500 mg; 1250 mg              


Comments:

Medications Approved for Automatic Therapeutic Interchange Dosage Conversion Guidelines
(Note:  “Therapeutic Interchange” should be placed in the order comments

Calcium Products

Medication
Ordered

Brand Name

Available Dosages

Formulary Medication

Equivalent Dose (elemental)

Frequency

 

Calcium Carbonate

Calcarb Forte

1250mg (500 mg)

Calcium Carbonate

500 mg

Same as ordered

Oysco 500

Os-Cal 500

Oyst-Cal 500

Calci-Mix

Calcium 600

1500mg (600 mg)

Caltrate 600

Nephro-Calci

Calcium Carbonate (chewable)

Tums

500mg (200 mg)

Generic
Calcium Carbonate (Chewable)

420 mg (168 mg)

Cal-Gest

Tums E-X

750mg (300 mg)

840 mg (336 mg)

Tums Calcium for Life PMS

Tums Ultra

1000mg (400 mg)

1250 mg (500 mg)

Cal-Carb Forte

1250mg (500 mg)

Calci-Chew

Os-Cal 500 (chew)

Tums Calcium for Life Bone Health

Calcium Citrate

Cirtracal

950mg (200mg)

Calcium Carbonate (Chewable)

420 mg (168 mg)

1900mg (400mg)

840 mg (336 mg)

Calcium with D

All Brands

All Strengths

Calcium Carbonate 500 mg plus 250 units

500/250mg

 

Drug Name Common Side Effects
calcium carbonate
  • constipation, bloating, gas
  • nausea, vomiting
  • headache

Last updated: Nov. 30, 2021
  • Therapeutic Interchange: T.I.


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