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Calcium Carbonate 1250 mg/5mL Suspension, 5 mL — NDC 17856-3117-3 (Billing 17856-3117-03)
by Atlantic Biologicals Corps · 5 mL in 1 CUP
This is a package of 5 mL of Calcium Carbonate 1250 mg/5mL Suspension from Atlantic Biologicals Corps, marketed since Dec 2004 and currently FDA-listed. It is this product's only package size.
NDC 17856-3117-03
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled)
17856-3117-3
billing pads the package segment with a zero
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 1, 2026 · this listing last changed Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
📋 All sources & update times →
NDC database record
One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 17856-3117-3 alone.
- Record
- FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human OTC drug
- Code segments
- 17856 labeler · 3117 product · 3 package
- Package marketed since
- Jan 28, 2021
- Sample package
- No — commercial package
- Listing certified through
- Dec 31, 2026
- Barcode (UPC-A, from the NDC)
- 3 1785631173 1
- FDA record last changed
- Jul 24, 2026
⚠️
Other active recalls for Calcium Carbonate (different manufacturers) — 6 · tap to view
These affect other manufacturers’ products for the same ingredient — not necessarily the exact NDC on this page.
Class II · May 28, 2026 — Presence of foreign substance: small metallic particles in chewable tablets. (Guardian Drug Co. Inc.) · FDA recall D-0573-2026
Class II · May 28, 2026 — Presence of foreign substance: small metallic particles in chewable tablets. (Guardian Drug Co. Inc.) · FDA recall D-0561-2026
Class II · May 28, 2026 — Presence of foreign substance: small metallic particles in chewable tablets. (Guardian Drug Co. Inc.) · FDA recall D-0578-2026
Class II · May 28, 2026 — Presence of foreign substance: small metallic particles in chewable tablets. (Guardian Drug Co. Inc.) · FDA recall D-0568-2026
Class II · May 28, 2026 — Presence of foreign substance: small metallic particles in chewable tablets. (Guardian Drug Co. Inc.) · FDA recall D-0579-2026
Class II · May 28, 2026 — Presence of foreign substance: small metallic particles in chewable tablets. (Guardian Drug Co. Inc.) · FDA recall D-0560-2026
Each entry is an official FDA enforcement report — look up any recall number in the FDA recall database ↗
Identity & classification
Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package
FDA NDC (as labeled)
17856-3117-3
Product NDC
17856-3117
11-digit billing NDC
17856311703
RxCUI
308891
UNII
H0G9379FGK
Application #
M001
SPL Set ID
38654d22-2f8a-49d2-a1cd-06d341f11323
Established class (EPC)
Blood Coagulation Factor; Cations; Phosphate Binder
Mechanism of action
Phosphate Chelating Activity
Physiologic effect
Increased Coagulation Factor Activity
Chemical class
Calcium; Divalent
DEA schedule
Non-controlled
Marketing category
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status
On market
FDA listing status
Listed (active directory)
Marketing start
2004-12-01
Route
ORAL
Dosage form
SUSPENSION
Substance
CALCIUM CARBONATE
Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification
GPI-14
48300010001815
GPI class
Calcium Carbonate Antacid
Quick answers
- GPI-14 (Medi-Span): 48300010001815
- RxCUI (RxNorm): 308891
Why two NDCs?
The FDA registers this code as 17856-3117-3 — a 5-4-1 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the package segment → 17856-3117-03. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 5, 2026
- RxNorm (NLM RxNav) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- Medi-Span GPI (licensed)
- First Databank (licensed) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Calcium compounds class.
Drug family (ATC)
Calcium compounds, Calcium
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.
- RxClass (NLM) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
Clinical
📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM
Calcium carbonate is a dietary supplement used when the amount of calcium taken in the diet is not enough. Calcium is needed by the body for healthy bones, muscles, nervous system, and heart. Calcium carbonate also is used as an antacid to relieve heartburn, acid indigestion, and upset stomach. It is available with or without a prescription. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
- Most often it's an antacid. It relieves heartburn, acid indigestion, sour stomach and upset stomach tied to those symptoms. A few supplement products have other uses, like bone sup...
- What is calcium carbonate usually used for?
- You chew it when symptoms come on. Many labels say to chew or crush the tablets completely and not swallow them whole. The number of tablets varies by product, so read your label o...
- Many labels say not to use the maximum dose for more than 2 weeks unless a doctor is supervising you. If your symptoms last longer than 2 weeks, check in with your doctor.
Patient education
Supplement & herbal interactions
Some supplements/herbs that may interact with Calcium Carbonate — tap one for details:
4
Nutrient depletion considerations
Calcium Carbonate may be associated with lower levels of 4 nutrients — worth a chat with your pharmacist, not a cause for alarm.
FOLIC ACID
Insignificant Depletion
IRON
Insignificant Depletion
PHOSPHATE SALTS
Moderate Depletion
CHROMIUM
Insufficient Evidence
An association is not a deficiency. Educational only — don't start or stop anything without professional guidance.
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.
- MedlinePlus (NLM) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 5, 2026
💬 Questions about Calcium Carbonate?
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Pricing
A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.
| Price system | Per mL | Per package |
|---|---|---|
| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
ℹ️
No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.
- CMS NADAC weekly file
- CMS ASP pricing files · refreshed Sep 20, 2026
- CMS Medicaid State Drug Utilization Data · refreshed Oct 5, 2026
- CMS Part D plan pricing files · refreshed Sep 24, 2026
- VA National Acquisition Center price file
Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Marketing end | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17856-3117-03 You're viewing this Main listing | 5 mL in 1 CUP | 2021-01-28 | — | Active |
Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium Carbonate 1250 mg/5mL 00121-0766-16 | PAI | 12 bottles | $0.020 | — | Availability likely | — |
| Calcium Carbonate 1250 mg/5mL 00121-4766-05 | PAI | 10 cups | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Calcium Carbonate 1250 mg/5mLthis 17856-3117-03 | Atlantic | 5 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
About this product: other versions of the same ingredient, strength and form are listed above, least expensive first, with FDA equivalence ratings where available.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Oct 3, 2026
- CMS NADAC weekly file
Availability & generic status
🏛️
2004
On the market since
Dec 2004
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
22 years listed
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No generic listed yet
brand only
ℹ️No FDA-approved generic found
We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Oct 3, 2026
What it looks like
Color
pink
FlavorBubble Gum
One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.
Where does this data come from?
Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 5, 2026
Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.
🧪 Avoiding an ingredient? See Calcium Carbonate inactive ingredients by manufacturer: every current product's list side by side, so you can ask your pharmacy for the version that does not list it.
💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.
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UNII 2968PHW8QP
A weak organic acid derived from citrus fruits or made through fermentation. It works as a buffer to control pH, a preservative to extend shelf life, and a flavoring agent in medications.
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UNII 9DBA0SBB0L
A synthetic red dye derived from coal tar used as a colorant in medicines and cosmetics. It gives tablets, capsules, and liquids their red or pink appearance for identification and visual appeal.
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UNII WZB9127XOA
A synthetic red dye used to color medications and make them easier to identify. It serves as a colorant in tablets, capsules, and liquid formulations.
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UNII PDC6A3C0OX
Glycerin is a clear, thick liquid derived from plant oils or fats. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a sweetener, and a solvent in medications.
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UNII A2I8C7HI9T
Methylparaben is a preservative derived from benzoic acid that prevents growth of bacteria, fungi, and mold in medicines. It extends the product's shelf life and maintains safety during storage.
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UNII 6DC9Q167V3
Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
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UNII Z8IX2SC1OH
Propylparaben is a chemical preservative used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in medicines and personal care products. It helps extend shelf life and maintain product safety during storage.
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UNII 5101OP7P2I
Saccharin calcium is an artificial sweetener made from saccharin combined with calcium. It's used in medicines to make tablets or liquids taste better so they're easier to take.
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UNII 506T60A25R
Sorbitol is a natural sugar alcohol derived from glucose. It serves as a sweetener, humectant, and bulking agent in medications to improve taste and help maintain moisture in the product.
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UNII 059QF0KO0R
Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.
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UNII TTV12P4NEE
Xanthan gum is a thickening and stabilizing ingredient made from fermented corn or other sugars. It's added to medicines to improve texture, prevent separation of liquids and solids, and help the product stay consistent.
11 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.
The official label also statescalcium saccharin, citric acid, D&C Red No. 33, FD&C Red No. 40, flavoring, glycerin, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sorbitol and xanthan gum.
Label-section wording can be broader than the structured product block and may mention additional formulation ingredients.
Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed —
ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 5, 2026
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
Inactive ingredient FAQ
Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.
Manufacturer & labeler
LabelerAtlantic Biologicals Corps
FDA applicationM001 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code17856
First marketedDec 2004
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio6 products on file
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The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- Drugs@FDA
FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
The complete FDA label for this product — the official Drug Facts labeling, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage
⏱️ Dosage and Administration
⚠️ Warnings
📦 Storage and Handling
🧪 Active Ingredient
🧪 Inactive Ingredients
🎯 Purpose
📄 Ask a Doctor or Pharmacist Before Use If
📄 When Using This Product
📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children
📄 Questions or Comments
📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses relieves: heartburn acid indigestion sour stomach upset stomach associated with these symptoms
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions Shake well before using. Take 1 to 2 teaspoonfuls (5 to 10 mL) as symptoms occur, or as directed by a doctor.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs. When using this product, do not take more than 6 teaspoonfuls (30 mL) in a 24-hour period or use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks. Keep out of reach of children.
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Other information store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) do not freeze packaged with tamper evident seal
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredient (in each 5 mL teaspoonful) Calcium Carbonate 1250 mg (Equivalent to 500 mg elemental Calcium)
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients calcium saccharin, citric acid, D&C Red No. 33, FD&C Red No. 40, flavoring, glycerin, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sorbitol and xanthan gum.
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Antacid
📄 Ask a Doctor or Pharmacist Before Use If ▾
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs.
📄 When Using This Product ▾
When using this product, do not take more than 6 teaspoonfuls (30 mL) in a 24-hour period or use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks.
📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children ▾
Keep out of reach of children.
📄 Questions or Comments ▾
Questions? Call 1-800-845-8210.
📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel ▾
CALCIUM CARBONATE SUSPENSION 1
No label section mentions that — try another word, or open the full label on DailyMed below.
Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.
Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
Reported adverse events (FAERS)
Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for Calcium Carbonate — the ingredient across all brands.
Top reported reactions
Age at onset
Reporter sex
Male · 33%
Female · 67%
Unknown · 0%
Serious outcomes
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).
Where does this data come from?
Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.
About this NDC listing & data coverage
Over-the-counter (OTC) product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
| NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) | ✓ Available |
| Labeler | ✓ Available |
| Product & package description | ✓ Available |
| Marketing category & status | ✓ Available |
| Active ingredient / dosage form / route | ✓ Available |
| FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) | ✓ Available |
| Package photos | ✓ Available |
| Inactive ingredients (structured) | ✓ Available |
| NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) | — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey. |
| Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data | — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope. |
| HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk | — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal. |
| Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) | — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold. |
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.
Questions about this listing
Is this NDC FDA-approved?
An NDC listing does not by itself establish FDA approval — the NDC Directory records that a product is listed with FDA, not that it was reviewed and approved. This listing's marketing category is "Otc Monograph Drug". Products approved under an application carry an NDA, ANDA, or BLA number.
Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The form printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed is the one the FDA registered. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero and the dashes are dropped. The Identity section at the top of this page lists each form of this code.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Atlantic Biologicals Corps. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Atlantic Biologicals Corps is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as an over-the-counter product, so it does not require a prescription. Follow the package directions, and ask your pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is right for you.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.
For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published
NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.