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Calcium carbonate with magnesium overdose: when to get help

Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.

  1. 1

    Is any of this happening now?

    Call 911

    Call emergency services for breathing difficulty, collapse, seizure, inability to wake, or severe chest symptoms.

    And for anyone, someone who:

    • is unconscious, or cannot be woken
    • you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
    Other emergency signs, for anyone
    • Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
    • Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
    • Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
    • Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
    • Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
    • Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
  2. 2

    Is any of this happening?

    Be seen today

    Seek urgent reassessment for worsening vomiting, marked weakness, confusion, fainting, reduced urination, or new palpitations.

  3. 3

    Does any of this apply?

    Book an appointment

    Follow-up depends on the severity of the exposure.

    A poison center may recommend home observation for a low-risk exposure, while a clinician may arrange repeat blood tests after significant symptoms, abnormal laboratory results, or kidney injury.

    Routine follow-up may include checking calcium, magnesium, kidney function, and other electrolytes.

    A clinician may also review every prescription medicine, over-the-counter product, vitamin, and supplement to identify overlapping ingredients.

    And for anyone, someone who:

    • is having side effects from a medicine, or is struggling to take it as prescribed

The article also says

Ongoing heartburn should not be managed by repeatedly exceeding an antacid label.

Frequent symptoms may need a separate evaluation to look for acid reflux, an ulcer, medication effects, or another cause.

A clinician or pharmacist can help select a safer long-term plan based on the person’s health and other medicines.

Store antacids and supplements out of children’s sight and reach.

Keep products in their original containers so the ingredients and strength remain available if an exposure occurs.

Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Calcium carbonate with magnesium overdose. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.