Active Ingredients: Calcium Carbonate 550 mg and Magnesium Hydroxide 110 mg per tablet.

Inactive Ingredients:    Peppermint and Spearmint Flavors: Dextrose, Flavoring, Magnesium Stearate, Polyethylene Glycol, Pregelatinized Starch and Sucrose.

Cherry Flavor: Dextrose, Flavoring, Magnesium Stearate, Polyethylene Glycol, Pregelatinized Starch, Sucrose and D&C Red No. 27 Aluminum Lake.

Indications:   For the relief of heartburn, sour stomach or acid indigestion and upset stomach associated with these symptoms.

Actions:   Rolaids® provides rapid neutralization of stomach acid. Each tablet has an acid-neutralizing capacity of 14.7 mEq and the ability to maintain the pH of stomach contents at 3.5 or greater for a significant period of time.

Warnings:   Do not take more than 12 tablets in a 24 hour period or use the maximum dosage of this product for more than 2 weeks except under the advice and supervision of a physician. KEEP THIS AND ALL DRUGS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

Drug Interaction Precaution:   Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs. If you are presently taking a prescription drug, do not take this product without checking with your physician or other health professional.

Dosage and Administration:   Chew 2 to 4 tablets as symptoms occur. Repeat hourly if symptoms return, or as directed by a physician.

How Supplied:   Rolaids® is available in 12-tablet rolls, 3-packs containing three 12-tablet rolls and in bottles containing 150 or 300 tablets.

PRODUCT PHOTO(S):

NOTE: These photos can be used only for identification by shape, color, and imprint. They do not depict actual or relative size.

The product samples shown here have been supplied by the manufacturer and reproduced in full color by PDR as a quick-reference identification aid. While every effort has been made to assure accurate reproduction, please remember that any visual identification should be considered preliminary. In cases of poisoning or suspected overdosage, the drug' identity should be verified by chemical analysis.

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