Medication Information for: Calcium carbonate antacid (Mylanta Supreme)

(CAL-see-um CAR-bon-ate)

Why? Calcium carbonate is used to treat stomach acid problems in babies. Too much acid can give the baby chest pain, like heartburn, which can cause feeding or breathing problems. The calcium can help the baby develop stronger bones.

How? Give Mylanta Supreme as ordered. Mylanta Supreme is usually given four to six times a day.

Your baby's dose is:

_________ml,_____________times a day

at _________o'clock, ________ o'clock, ______o'clock, and ___________o'clock.

Measure the dose and mix it with a small amount of milk before you give it to the baby.

Mylanta Supreme does not have to be kept in the refrigerator.

Any problems? Most side effects of Mylanta Supreme would be seen in the hospital before the baby goes home. Sometimes Mylanta Supreme can cause constipation. If too much is given, Mylanta Supreme could cause high calcium levels in the bloodstream. Most babies like the taste of cherry flavored Mylanta Supreme.

Pharmacy rules. Mylanta Supreme does not need a prescription. Ask the pharmacist for help if you can't find it. Do not choose "regular" Mylanta, which is not as good for the baby's bones.

ALWAYS KEEP ALL MEDICATIONS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

Check your supply before vacations, holidays and other times when you may not be able to obtain more.

Kelly Burch, PharmD
November, 1999
Revised August, 2004