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Childrens Antacid

Dosage form
TABLET, CHEWABLE
Labeler
Rite Aid Corporation
Label updated
2026-06-09
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
CALCIUM CARBONATE
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
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
  • 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

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
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

Questions or comments?

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NDC 11822-0596-8

Compare to the active ingredient in
Pepto® Kids Chewables*

CHILDREN'S ANTACID
TABLETS

CALCIUM CARBONATE 400 mg/
CHEWABLE TABLETS ANTACID

RELIEVES:
Acid Indigestion • Heartburn
Upset stomach • Sour stomach

For ages 2 to 11 years

ACTUAL SIZE

BUBBLE
GUM FLAVOR

24
CHEWABLE TABLETS

Chew or crush tablets
completely before swallowing.

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: d09c2d99-9a1f-4eae-a048-ab6dbf74a798 · Version 6
NDC: 11822-0596