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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Rolaids

Rolaids has 12 Side Effects total
6 are Life Threatening
2 Occur Most Frequently

Uses of Rolaids
 
Rolaids is also known by the generic name Calcium Carbonate-Mag Hydroxid


Rolaids is also known by the generic name Calcium Carbonate


Rolaids is also known by the generic name Dihydroxyaluminum Sod Carb


USES:
This medication is used to treat symptoms caused by too much stomach acid such as heartburn, upset stomach, or indigestion. It is an antacid that works by lowering the amount of acid in the stomach.

Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you.


Rolaids has 6 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects
 
Critical Seriousness - Alkalosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Rolaids
Critical Seriousness - High Amount of Magnesium in the Blood - Hypermagnesemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Rolaids
Critical Seriousness - Imbalance in Body Salts like Potassium and Sodium - Disorder of Electrolytes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Rolaids
Critical Seriousness - Impacted Stool - Fecal Impaction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Rolaids
Critical Seriousness - Kidney Stone is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Rolaids
Critical Seriousness - Swollen Ankles or Feet - Swelling of Ankles or Feet is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Rolaids

Rolaids has 2 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects
 
Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Rolaids
Taste Problems - Dysgeusia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Rolaids

Rolaids Drug-Drug Interactions
 
Rolaids has interactions of severe seriousness with 6 drug(s):
Rolaids has 1 severe interactions with Kalexate. Click here to see them
Rolaids has 1 severe interactions with Kayexalate. Click here to see them
Rolaids has 1 severe interactions with Kionex. Click here to see them
Rolaids has 1 severe interactions with Marlexate. Click here to see them
Rolaids has 1 severe interactions with Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate. Click here to see them
Rolaids has 1 severe interactions with Sps. Click here to see them

Rolaids has interactions of serious seriousness with 264 drug(s).

Rolaids has interactions of moderate seriousness with 1614 drug(s).

Rolaids has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Rolaids has 10 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Rolaids.

Rolaids Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications 

Hypercalcemia - High Amount of Calcium in the Blood is a contraindication of Rolaids.

Hyperparathyroidism - Increased Activity of the Parathyroid Gland is a contraindication of Rolaids.

Osteolytic Neoplasm - Tumor that Dissolves Bone is a contraindication of Rolaids.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Rolaids.

Sarcoidosis is a contraindication of Rolaids.

Relative Contraindications 

Constipation - Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements is a contraindication of Rolaids.

Dehydration - Extreme Loss of Body Water is a contraindication of Rolaids.

Diarrhea is a contraindication of Rolaids.

Kidney Stone is a contraindication of Rolaids.

Contraindication Warnings 

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Rolaids.

Rolaids has 49 related brands and strengths:
 
Alcalak 168 Mg (420 Mg) Chewable Tab

Antacid 200 Mg (500 Mg) Chewable Tab

Antacid Extra Strength 300 Mg (750 Mg) Chewable Tab

Antacid Extra-Strength 168 Mg (420 Mg) Chewable Tab

Antacid Extra-Strength 200 Mg (500 Mg) Chewable Tab

Antacid Extra-Strength 300 Mg (750 Mg) Chewable Tab

Antacid Maximum Strength 400 Mg (1,000 Mg) Chewable Tab

Antacid Supreme 400 Mg-135 Mg/5 Ml Oral Susp

Antacid Ultra Strength 400 Mg (1,000 Mg) Chewable Tab

Cal-Gest Antacid 200 Mg (500 Mg) Chewable Tab

Calcium Antacid 200 Mg (500 Mg) Chewable Tab

Calcium Antacid 300 Mg (750 Mg) Chewable Tab

Calcium Antacid 320 Mg (750 Mg) Chewable Tab

Calcium Antacid 400 Mg (1,000 Mg) Chewable Tab

Calcium Antacid Tropical 300 Mg (750 Mg) Chewable Tab

Calcium Antacid Ultra Max St 400 Mg (1,000 Mg) Chewable Tab

Calcium Carbonate 1,177 Mg Chewable Tab

Calcium Carbonate 168 Mg (420 Mg) Chewable Tab

Calcium Carbonate 200 Mg (500 Mg) Chewable Tab

Calcium Carbonate 300 Mg (750 Mg) Chewable Tab

Calcium Carbonate 320 Mg (750 Mg) Chewable Tab

Calcium Carbonate 400 Mg (1,000 Mg) Chewable Tab

Calcium Carbonate 400 Mg Chewable Tab

Calcium Carbonate 600 Mg (1.5 Gram) Chewable Tab

Calcium Carbonate-Mag Hydroxid 400 Mg-135 Mg/5 Ml Oral Susp

Calcium Carbonate-Mag Hydroxid 550 Mg-110 Mg Chewable Tab

Calcium Carbonate-Mag Hydroxid 675 Mg-135 Mg Chewable Tab

Calcium Carbonate-Mag Hydroxid 700 Mg-300 Mg Chewable Tab

Children's Pepto 400 Mg Chewable Tab

Fast Dissolve Antacid 600 Mg (1.5 Gram) Chewable Tab

Maalox Rs 600 Mg (1.5 Gram) Chewable Tab

Mi-Acid 700 Mg-300 Mg Chewable Tab

Mylanta 700 Mg-300 Mg Chewable Tab

Mylanta Supreme 400 Mg-135 Mg/5 Ml Oral Susp

Mylanta Ultra 700 Mg-300 Mg Chewable Tab

Rolaids 550 Mg-110 Mg Chewable Tab

Rolaids Extra Strength 1,177 Mg Chewable Tab

Rolaids Extra Strength 675 Mg-135 Mg Chewable Tab

Smooth Antacid 300 Mg (750 Mg) Chewable Tab

Soothe 400 Mg Chewable Tab

Supreme Antacid 400 Mg-135 Mg/5 Ml Oral Susp

Titralac 168 Mg (420 Mg) Chewable Tab

Tums 200 Mg (500 Mg) Chewable Tab

Tums 300 Mg (750 Mg) Chewable Tab

Tums Calcium For Life Bone 300 Mg (750 Mg) Chewable Tab

Tums E-X 300 Mg (750 Mg) Chewable Tab

Tums Extra Strength Smoothies 300 Mg (750 Mg) Chewable Tab

Tums Ultra 400 Mg (1,000 Mg) Chewable Tab

Ultra Strength Antacid 400 Mg (1,000 Mg) Chewable Tab

Rolaids - Symptoms of overdose may include
nausea/vomiting, loss of appetite, mental/mood changes, headache, weakness, dizziness.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

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