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Generic Name: Calcium/Glycine (KAL-see-uhm/GLYE-seen)
Brand Name: Examples include Ami-Lac and Titralac

Ami-Lac is used for:

Treating acid indigestion, heartburn, and sour stomach. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Ami-Lac is an antacid. It works by neutralizing acid in the stomach.

Do NOT use Ami-Lac if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Ami-Lac
• you are also taking citrate salts (found in some calcium supplements, antacids, and laxatives)
• you have a history of high blood calcium levels

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Ami-Lac :

Some medical conditions may interact with Ami-Lac . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have Alzheimer disease, sarcoidosis, kidney problems, kidney stones, appendicitis, diarrhea, a stomach or intestinal blockage, severe constipation, low parathyroid levels, or an ileostomy
• if you have recently had stomach bleeding

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Ami-Lac . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Cation exchange resins (eg, sodium polystyrene sulfonate) and citrate salts (found in some calcium supplements, antacids, and laxatives) because the actions and side effects of Ami-Lac may be increased
• Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), quinidine, or sulfonylureas (eg, glyburide) because the actions and side effects of these medicines may be increased
• Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors (eg, enalapril), beta-blockers (eg, propranolol), bisphosphonates (eg, risedronate), cephalosporins (eg, cephalexin), corticosteroids (eg, hydrocortisone), cyclosporine, delavirdine, digoxin, imidazoles (eg, ketoconazole), mycophenolate, penicillamine, quinolones (eg, ciprofloxacin), tetracyclines (eg, doxycycline), thyroid hormones (eg, levothyroxine), or verapamil because the effectiveness of these medicines may be decreased, especially when taken at the same time as Ami-Lac

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Ami-Lac may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Ami-Lac :

Use Ami-Lac as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Ami-Lac may be taken with or without food.
• Do not use Ami-Lac within 2 hours before or after taking a beta-blocker (eg, propranolol), bisphosphonate (eg, risedronate), cephalosporin (eg, cephalexin), corticosteroid (eg, hydrocortisone), delavirdine, digoxin, imidazole (eg, ketoconazole), penicillamine, sulfonylurea (eg, glyburide), or tetracyclines (eg, doxycycline) because Ami-Lac may decrease the effectiveness of these medicines.
• If you miss a dose of Ami-Lac and you are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Ami-Lac .

Important safety information:

• Do not exceed the recommended dose or use the maximum dose for more than 2 weeks without checking with your doctor.
• If your symptoms do not improve within 2 weeks or if they become worse, or if you experience black, tarry stools or vomit that looks like coffee grounds, check with your doctor.
• Different products may have different dosing instructions for CHILDREN on the package labeling. Follow the dosing instructions provided on the package labeling or by your doctor. If you are unsure of what dose to give a child, check with your doctor.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant while taking Ami-Lac , discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Ami-Lac during pregnancy. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Ami-Lac , check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Ami-Lac :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Constipation; diarrhea.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); headache; increased stomach pain; increased urination; loss of appetite; muscle weakness; nausea; slow reflexes; vomiting; weakness.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately.

Proper storage of Ami-Lac :

Store Ami-Lac at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C), in a tightly closed container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Ami-Lac out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Ami-Lac , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Ami-Lac is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Ami-Lac . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.