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large round yellow pill with p 043 ## I found a pill thats large and round, plain on one side and has VP 043 on the other side...do you know what it could be? ## I found a pill thats large and round, yellow, plain on one side and has and upside down V over a P and 043 on the other side...do you know what it could be? ## These tablets were similar to Tums, they were called Cal-Gest, and contained 500mgs of Calcium Carbonate, they were used to treat heartburn, GERD, and as calcium supplements. They came in orange, pink, yellow, and light green. This product has now been discontinued, although many others are still available over the counter, and by prescription. NDC: 00536-4742 It isn't known to cause many side effects, except for a dry mouth, and nausea, unless someone took far too m...

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I found HALF of a tablet while I was at work. It's would be the right side of the tablet and one side is pink and reads "time" in fancy lettwring and "57" underneath. The other side is white with blue speckles and reads "NUM" can anyone assist me on figuring out what this is? ## Hi Jessica, How's it going? Based on your description I found a couple close matches I wanted to share with you as potential possibilities. The first tablet I found is an oval shaped white pill with blue specks and has the word "TUMS" on one side; containing 500mgs of calcium carbonate (for treating symptoms of GERD and indigestion). The other tablet I came across is also an oval shaped white pill with blue specks... but has a fancy/cursive "V" on one side and ...

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different color (pink and yellow) round flat pill (looks like Tums) has a ^ above a P and 043 below the P ## What is it? I am trying to find the name of it with only having looked at it... ## Watson Pharmaceuticals lists this as being a Cal-Gest tablet, which contains 500mgs of Calcium Carbonate, it is most commonly used to treat GERD, heart burn, ulcers, and gastritis. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dry mouth, flatulence, and funny taste in mouth. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Need to know what this round yellow wafer is that has RP 115 on one side? Thank u. ## Hi Amanda, "RP" sounds like the abbreviation for a product from Rhodes Pharmaceuticals, as they label many of their tablets in this manner. If you have a moment, I'd recommend contacting them directly for more specific details at: rhodespharma.com/get-in-touch NOTE: There have also been other reports of a large, flat, greyish tablet with RP 115 that's reportedly an antacid similar to TUMS. Since yours is yellow and depicted differently, I can only hope these additional clues help narrow down some possibilities. Please post back if you come across any further information.

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Found these in my daughters purse, two of them in a baggie that shows a piece of paper made in china, cant be correct wrapper but looks sort of like a over sized tums and tastes sort of minty. I licked the back to see if it tasted medicine like or what I got, minty/tingly ## This is a generic antacid like Tums. I got a roll of these when i was at the airport and had heart burn. They are minty and they do work. ## My research leads me to believe that Guardian Drug Company may be the manufacturer of these pills [hence the letter 'G'], seeing as they make OTC mint flavored Tums, Rolaids and Mylanta tablets. Source: Guardian Drug Company Product List Please note however, that I have not been able to locate a photograph for proof. Hope this helps! ## These G 173 tablets were in a bot...

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its equate antacid...the equivalent of tums ## This is correct, it contains 500mgs of Calcium Carbonate, it most commonly used as an antacid that is used to treat or prevent heartburn, ulcers, GERD, and Gastritis. The FDA warns that it may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, and dry mouth. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Looks like a large tums, but not sure ## That's a generic Tums, 1000mg calcium carbonate, sold by CVS and other drug stores as the house brand. ## TC is correct. It is a generic for Tums. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, and dry mouth. I have a bottle of them in our bathroom, since I suffer from GERD. Are there any questions?

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I have nighttime acid reflux mostly. The ranitidine works to keep my acid lower but I get very vivid dreams. I try occasional Gaviscon but all these antacids with artificial sugars give me bad gas and are bad for you. They say tums and other antacids would taste too chalky w/o the sorbitol? Too much baking soda is bad for your kidneys... PPIs are generally bad for you. My head is elevated and I don't have any food or drinks for 3 hrs. before bed. Any ideas on a safe antacid for nighttime GERD? ## Hi Trish, Sorry to hear about your condition with GERD. My dad has a similar problem and also doesn't eat or drink a few hours before bedtime. He was also searching for an alternative and I found a natural product containing apple cider vinegar and raw manuka honey that solves his acidi...

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Looks like large TUM ## a friend found this pill in her car and is wanting to know what it is is concerned ## I have also found one of these pills. Can you let me know what state you live in, as we too are having a hard time identifying where this came from. Thanks!!! ## I live in Illinois ## I live in Missouri. These are from the Equate brand of Antacid Tablets that you can get at Walmart. ## I found one in my top drawer of my chest of drawers. Have NO idea who put it there ## The G171 is also the CVS generic brand of chewable antacid ## Costco anti acid pill similar to a tums g171 Kirkland brand

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Hi, I suffer with chronic heart burn and would like to know what else i could use. I've tried tums. I can eat a whole bottle and it doesn't help. I've also tried 150mg ranitidine which doesn't help. I've tried everything over the counter and it still doesn't seem to help. What else can i do to stop this heart burn? ## Hello, Stephanie! How are you doing? Has there been any change? Have you consulted your doctor? There are prescription products that you can try, as well as higher doses of some of the over the counter products, but only with your doctor's approval, according to FDA reports. What types of foods do you eat? Have you tried changing your diet? Drinking more water? Staying away from anything spicy and acidic? Sometimes only lifestyle changes will he...

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Big Yellow Round Flat Pill With Upside Down V with a p Inside And 043 Underneath It, IT is flat with no imrpint on the other side....know what it is? ## I haven't been able to find an image to be certain, but I know that is an over the counter logo and there is a pill that meets this description that is called Cal-gest, which contains 500mgs of Caclium Carbonate, but unfortunately, they don't show the logo. Can anyone else confirm this? ## That's it. Generic tums. I have them at home. Several different pastel colors. ## Yes that is correct, generic Rolaid or Tum antacid. Mine was purchased at the Dollar Tree.

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Can I take heartburn remedys with fluxocillin ## Hello, Tracey! How are you? You can, as long as your doctor approves, but you should stay away from anything that contains calcium, aluminum and etc. like Tums or Rolaids, since it can cause you to nor absorb all the antibiotic, which may reduce its efficacy. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this antibiotic as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Round, nickel sized green color with RP letter stamped and 103 on it that is found in someone's clothes in the dryer of a family's member. Needs to identify to get an intervention as soon as possible if it is serious drug being used. Thank you. ## I can't find a listing for a tablet with this marking in any of our resources. Did this happen in the U.S.? It could be any one of a number of over the counter items or foreign medications and if it is, it may be hard to narrow down. ## Hi, I found out that RP 103 is actually a Walgreen's TUMS which is over the counter. I'm so relieved!!!!! Thanks everyone for your help. ## That quick to jump to an intervention! Wow ## You imbesil !!!! They are tums! ## Tums..... the are tropical flavor 1000mg TUMS!! ## Hi. No need for an i...

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I use albuteral inhaler PRN and was tested at tx and it showed a faint line for meth. Can it be the inhaler? I've only taken tums, ibuprofen, bendryl and melanoma. Why is it showing as if I failed the test but never used meth. Can the drugs above alter results on drug test! Could it be a bad test as I bought a home kit and all was negative.

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I found a round flat pill thats a light green and one side is blank the other has a triangle with a circle in the muddle and 043 next to it its about the size of a tums my husband thinks its methadone I think its an antacid but don't know where bit came from ## Hello, Chris! How are you? And Congratulations! You're the winner of this one, it is an antacid! It's basically a generic or store brand of Tums, 500mg and there are actually 4 different colored tablets that carry this same marking…. green, pink, peach and yellow. Is there anything else I can help with? ## No that's all thanku so much! We have a little kid at home so I dont have to stress in case she comes across another one somewhere thanku I appreciate it!

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pink pill, triangle with open bottom has P in it, has 043 imprinted below triangle ## pink round pill marked with an open triangle with p under it and numbers 043 ## Is it a larger sized pill? From what I'm finding, this is listed as being a generic or store brand of Tums, which contains 500mgs of Calcium Carbonate and is an antacid. Learn more Calcium Carbonate details here.

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it is slightly smaller than a nickle and is completely white. On one side it has a capital G and right underneath that there is the number 127. I found this in my son's room, can you tell me what it is? ## This is actually a generic or store brand of Tums, containing 75mgs of Calcium Carbonate. Is there anything else I can help you with? ## Guaifenesin 400mg marketed as "Assured" brand , Mucus Relief. available at Rite-Aid

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Has 44 on top and 332 on bottom. Can anyone identify for me? Thanks ## Unfortunately, I cannot find a listing anywhere for this specific pill. However, I can tell you that these pills marked with a 44 followed by additional numbers are over the counter products. They are sold in many stores as the store brands or generics of other name brand products, such as Tylenol, Aleve and etc. Does anyone else know what this is?

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round ## i found a large round white pill with zee one one side and t/l on te other.... please let me know what its for.. ## This sounds like an over the counter product manufactured by Zee Medical. I'm going to call them during business hours to see if I can find out what this pill is... ## This is an antacid (rolaids, tums) that is typically carried in a first aid kit found in businesses or schools.

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My Doctor prescribed 50k units of vitamin D as he said my count was extreemely low last year and I took them with no problems. On my recent physical its still low so he gave me another prescription. I am unemployed with no insurance and cannot afford them. So I took the old container which had three left which expired 5/30/2011. I felt like all my bones were sore, I was dizzy and I had two days of sleeping all the time. I was eating healthy, skim milk, organic soy milk, eating yogurt for breakfast and taking tums when I have issues with stomach due to eating spicy foods. I was taking calcium pills and taking my blood pressure and everything seemed ok. Should I take Calcium when taking this high dosage. I cannot call doctor as its too expensive to see him. Please let me know if I would b...

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