Activated Charcoal Calcium Carbonate
This combination medication pairs activated charcoal with calcium carbonate to address digestive discomfort. Activated charcoal works by adsorbing gas and certain toxins in the digestive tract, while calcium carbonate neutralizes stomach acid to relieve heartburn and indigestion. Together they provide relief from bloating, gas, and acid-related stomach upset.
A digestive aid combining an adsorbent agent with an antacid to relieve gas, bloating, and heartburn.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1007273
- Generic
- Activated Charcoal / Calcium Carbonate
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Relief from gas, bloating, stomach discomfort, heartburn, and acid indigestion. May also be used to help adsorb certain toxins or reduce gas production in the digestive tract.
Activated charcoal adsorbs gas molecules and certain substances in the GI tract, while calcium carbonate neutralizes excess stomach acid through an acid-base reaction, providing fast-acting antacid effects.
May reduce absorption of other medications if taken simultaneously. Take at least 2 hours apart from other prescriptions. Avoid use if you have stomach ulcers or kidney problems. Not for use in suspected poisoning emergencies without medical supervision. Calcium carbonate may cause constipation in some users.
Official drug label
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