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Calcium Carbonate

Calcium Carbonate is an over-the-counter medicine. The sections below reproduce one FDA label for it, named under "Label". Products in other forms, strengths or from other makers have their own labels, which can differ.

Type
Over the counter (OTC)
Brand names
Extra Strength Smooth Antacid, Ultra Strength Antacid Assorted Fruit, Extra Strength Antacid Tropical Fruit, Tums Chewy Bites, Ultra Strength Antacid Assorted Berries, Extra Strength Antacid Assorted Fruit, Ultra Strength Antacid, Assorted Fruit Antacid Flavor Chews, Cherry Antacid Soft Chews, Genexa Antacid Maximum Strength, Regular Strength Antacid Peppermint, Whole Foods Market Regular Strength Peppermint Flavor
Taken
Oral
Label
Wal-Mart Stores Inc, revised September 9, 2026 · full label on DailyMed

Purpose

Antacid

What it is used for

relieves: heartburn acid indigestion sour stomach upset stomach associated with these symptoms

Active ingredient

Calcium carbonate 400 mg

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

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.

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.

Keep out of reach of children

Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.

Dosage:
we do not reproduce dosing instructions. The right dose depends on the person and the condition and is set by the prescriber or pharmacist. Dosage section of the full label.

Calcium carbonate in the news

We have not covered this medicine yet. Latest news

Recalls

  • Class II Ongoing

    TopCare health, ULTRA STRENGTH, Antacid Tablets, CALCIUM CARBONATE 1000mg, 72 CHEWABLE TABLETS, DISTRIBUTED BY TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC.,ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007, NDC 76162-129-68.

    Reason: Presence of foreign substance: small metallic particles in chewable tablets.

    Guardian Drug Co. Inc.

    Lots, distribution and details
    Lots / codes
    Lot #: 1716089, expires: JAN- 2029.
    Distribution
    U.S.A. Nationwide
    Quantity
    —
    Recall started
    May 28, 2026 (Voluntary: Firm initiated)
    Severity
    Could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
    FDA recall number
    D-0579-2026
  • Class II Ongoing

    TopCare health, EXTRA STRENGTH, Antacid Tablets, CALCIUM CARBONATE 750mg, 96 CHEWABLE TABLETS, DISTRIBUTED BY TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC.,ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007, NDC 76162-128-22.

    Reason: Presence of foreign substance: small metallic particles in chewable tablets.

    Guardian Drug Co. Inc.

    Lots, distribution and details
    Lots / codes
    Lot #: 1276119, expires: JAN- 2029.
    Distribution
    U.S.A. Nationwide
    Quantity
    —
    Recall started
    May 28, 2026 (Voluntary: Firm initiated)
    Severity
    Could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
    FDA recall number
    D-0578-2026
  • Class II Ongoing

    EQUALINE ultra strength, antacid tablets, calcium carbonate 1000mg, 72 chewable tablets, DISTRIBUTED BY SUPERVALU INC.,EDEN PRARIE, MN 55344 USA, NDC 41163-171-68.

    Reason: Presence of foreign substance: small metallic particles in chewable tablets.

    Guardian Drug Co. Inc.

    Lots, distribution and details
    Lots / codes
    Lot #: 1716089, expires: JAN- 2029.
    Distribution
    U.S.A. Nationwide
    Quantity
    —
    Recall started
    May 28, 2026 (Voluntary: Firm initiated)
    Severity
    Could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
    FDA recall number
    D-0577-2026
  • Class II Ongoing

    EQUALINE extra strength, antacid tablets, calcium carbonate 750mg, 96 chewable tablets, DISTRIBUTED BY SUPERVALU INC.,EDEN PRARIE, MN 55344 USA, NDC 41163-129-22.

    Reason: Presence of foreign substance: small metallic particles in chewable tablets.

    Guardian Drug Co. Inc.

    Lots, distribution and details
    Lots / codes
    Lot #: 1276118, expires: JAN- 2029.
    Distribution
    U.S.A. Nationwide
    Quantity
    —
    Recall started
    May 28, 2026 (Voluntary: Firm initiated)
    Severity
    Could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
    FDA recall number
    D-0576-2026
  • Class II Ongoing

    GOODSENSE Ultra Strength, Antacid TABLETS, Calcium Carbonate 1000 mg, 72 Chewable Tablets, Distributed by: Geiss, Destin & Dunn, inc., Peachtree City, GA, NDC 50804-171-68.

    Reason: Presence of foreign substance: small metallic particles in chewable tablets.

    Guardian Drug Co. Inc.

    Lots, distribution and details
    Lots / codes
    Lot #: 1716089, expires: JAN- 2029.
    Distribution
    U.S.A. Nationwide
    Quantity
    —
    Recall started
    May 28, 2026 (Voluntary: Firm initiated)
    Severity
    Could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
    FDA recall number
    D-0575-2026
  • Class II Ongoing

    GOODSENSE Extra Strength, Antacid TABLETS, Calcium Carbonate 750 mg, 96 Chewable Tablets, Distributed by: Geiss, Destin & Dunn, inc., Peachtree City, GA, NDC 50804-129-22.

    Reason: Presence of foreign substance: small metallic particles in chewable tablets.

    Guardian Drug Co. Inc.

    Lots, distribution and details
    Lots / codes
    Lot #: 1276118, expires: JAN- 2029.
    Distribution
    U.S.A. Nationwide
    Quantity
    —
    Recall started
    May 28, 2026 (Voluntary: Firm initiated)
    Severity
    Could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
    FDA recall number
    D-0574-2026
  • Class II Ongoing

    H.E.B Extra Strength Calcium Carbonate Antacid Tablets, Calcium Carbonate 750 mg, 96 Chewable Tablets, MADE WITH PRIDE & CARE FOR H.E.B, 646 S. FLORES ST, SAN ANTONIO, TX, NDC 37808-136-22.

    Reason: Presence of foreign substance: small metallic particles in chewable tablets.

    Guardian Drug Co. Inc.

    Lots, distribution and details
    Lots / codes
    Lot #: 1276118, expires: JAN 2029.
    Distribution
    U.S.A. Nationwide
    Quantity
    —
    Recall started
    May 28, 2026 (Voluntary: Firm initiated)
    Severity
    Could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
    FDA recall number
    D-0573-2026
  • Class II Ongoing

    FAMILY WELLNESS, ULTRA STRENGT, ANTACID TABLETS, Calcium Carbonate 1000 mg, 72 CHEWABLE TABLETS, DISTRIBUTED BY: MIDWOOD BRANDS, LLC, 500 VOLVO PKWY, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320 USA., NDC 55319-171-68.

    Reason: Presence of foreign substance: small metallic particles in chewable tablets.

    Guardian Drug Co. Inc.

    Lots, distribution and details
    Lots / codes
    Lot #: 1716089, expires: JAN 2029.
    Distribution
    U.S.A. Nationwide
    Quantity
    —
    Recall started
    May 28, 2026 (Voluntary: Firm initiated)
    Severity
    Could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
    FDA recall number
    D-0568-2026
  • Class II Ongoing

    CAREone, ULTRA STRENGTH CALCIUM ANTACID, Calcium Carbonate 1000 mg, 72 chewable Tablets, Distributed by: FOODHOLD U.S.A, LLC, LANDOVER, MD 20785, NDC 72476-178-23.

    Reason: Presence of foreign substance: small metallic particles in chewable tablets.

    Guardian Drug Co. Inc.

    Lots, distribution and details
    Lots / codes
    Lot #: 1716259, Exp 3/31/2029.
    Distribution
    U.S.A. Nationwide
    Quantity
    —
    Recall started
    May 28, 2026 (Voluntary: Firm initiated)
    Severity
    Could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
    FDA recall number
    D-0566-2026
  • Class II Ongoing

    CAREone, EXTRA STRENGTH CALCIUM ANTACID, Calcium Carbonate 750 mg, 96 chewable Tablets, Distributed by: FOODHOLD U.S.A, LLC, LANDOVER, MD 20785, NDC 72476-127-80.

    Reason: Presence of foreign substance: small metallic particles in chewable tablets.

    Guardian Drug Co. Inc.

    Lots, distribution and details
    Lots / codes
    Lot #: 1276118, 1276119, expires: JAN 2029.
    Distribution
    U.S.A. Nationwide
    Quantity
    —
    Recall started
    May 28, 2026 (Voluntary: Firm initiated)
    Severity
    Could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
    FDA recall number
    D-0565-2026

All 14 recalls

Have this medicine at home? Compare the lot number and expiry date on your package with the recall. Do not stop taking a prescribed medicine on your own — stopping suddenly can be riskier than the recalled lot. Your pharmacist can check it and usually swap it for an unaffected one.

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Source: FDA structured product labeling, retrieved through openFDA. Label text is shown as published by the FDA, without editing; long sections are shortened, marked […]. openFDA data are not validated for clinical use — always check the current label and ask a doctor or pharmacist about your own treatment. Set ID 7471ec99-6c0b-40d8-a9cf-85240a0d471a.


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