What should I Know Regarding Pregnancy, Nursing and Administering Rolaids Antacid Ultra Strength 1,000 Mg-200 Mg Chewable Tablet Antacids to Children or the Elderly?
If you are PREGNANT
If you are NURSING
- No Known Risk: POOR GI ABSORPTION
If you are an adult over 60
- Management or Monitoring Precaution: Gastrointestinal-Use caution in patients with chronic constipation. Monitor for new onset or worsening constipation.
- Management or Monitoring Precaution: May cause diarrhea. Caution in renal impairment.
Giving Rolaids Antacid Ultra Strength 1,000 Mg-200 Mg Chewable Tablet Antacids to a child under 12
- Management or Monitoring Precaution: Limited safety data available. Maintain adequate fluid intake. FDA approval is age 12 and older for use as antacid.
- Management or Monitoring Precaution: Not recommended as an antacid age < 2 years.
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