MGC Health Antacid Soft Chews Cherry Flavor Calcium Carbonate 1177 mg Tablet, Chewable, 32-count
by Medical Group Care LLC · 32 TABLET, CHEWABLE in 1 BAG (83173-130-32)
NDC 83173-0130-32
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled)
83173-130-32
billing pads the product segment with a zero
OTC
On market
Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
📋 All sources & update times →
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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
FDA NDC (as labeled)
83173-130-32
Product NDC
83173-130
11-digit billing NDC
83173013032
RxCUI
1432465
UNII
H0G9379FGK
Application #
M001
SPL Set ID
3ea07f5f-59b2-eb0a-e063-6394a90a66b9
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
2024-10-10
Route
ORAL
Dosage form
TABLET, CHEWABLE
Substance
CALCIUM CARBONATE
Why two NDCs?
The FDA registers this code as 83173-130-32 — a 5-3-2 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 product segment → 83173-0130-32. 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.
🏷️ 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.
🏭 Manufacturer & labeler
LabelerMedical Group Care LLC
FDA applicationM001 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code83173
First marketedOct 2024
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio24 products on file
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.
🩺 Clinical
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
- Most people use it as a fast-acting antacid to get quick relief from heartburn, acid indigestion, sour stomach, or an upset stomach. You'll find it in brands like Tums, Rolaids, an...
- What is calcium carbonate actually used for?
- Don't use the maximum daily dose for more than 2 weeks in a row without talking to a doctor first. If your heartburn or stomach symptoms keep coming back or don't improve, that's y...
- How long can I keep taking this before I should see a 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.
💬 Questions about Calcium Carbonate?
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🧪 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.
💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.
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UNII 82TZ9D9546
A fatty substance made from plant or animal oils combined with glycerin. It acts as an emulsifier to blend oil and water-based ingredients, and helps dissolve active ingredients so the medicine can be absorbed properly.
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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 2G86QN327L
Gelatin is a protein derived from animal collagen, commonly used in medicines as a gelling agent and capsule material. It helps create soft or hard capsule shells that hold and release medication, and can also thicken 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 1DI56QDM62
A natural fatty substance from soybeans that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together. It acts as an emulsifier and lubricant in medicines to improve texture and help the product break down properly in your body.
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UNII 00JKR0NZ8O
Maltose syrup is a thick liquid sweetener made from grain starches. It's used in medicines as a sweetening agent, thickener, and preservative to improve taste and help stabilize the formula.
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UNII 5QUO05548Z
Palm oil is a natural plant-based fat extracted from palm fruit. It's used as a lubricant, binder, or coating agent to help the medicine hold together, flow smoothly during manufacturing, and sometimes improve how the body absorbs the active ingredient.
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UNII 6A001Y4M5A
A dairy product made by removing most fat from milk. In medicines, it serves as a filler, binder, and flavor enhancer, helping hold tablet ingredients together and improve taste.
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UNII 96K6UQ3ZD4
Sucralose is a synthetic sweetener made from sugar. It's added to medicines to improve taste without adding calories, helping make bitter or unpleasant-tasting drugs easier to take.
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UNII C151H8M554
A natural sugar derived from sugar cane or sugar beets. It's used as a sweetener, filler, and binder to improve taste, add bulk, and help hold tablet or capsule ingredients together.
10 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.
The official label also statesInactive ingredients: FD&C Red No. 40, Flaors, Gelatin, Glycerin, Soy Lecithin, Maltose Syrup, Mono and Di-glycerides of Fatty Acids, Nonfat dry milk, Palm Oil, Sucralose, Sucrose Fatty Acid Esters.
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.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.
💲 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 each | 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. | |
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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.
🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tums Chewy Delights 1177 mg 00135-0560-01 | Haleon | 32 bars | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Tums Chewy Delights 1177 mg 00135-0561-01 | Haleon | 32 bars | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Tums Chewy Delights 1177 mg 00135-0569-01 | Haleon | 32 bars | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Antacid Soft Chew 1177 mg 00363-1081-32 | Walgreen | 32 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Cherry Antacid Relief Chew 1177 mg 11822-0040-01 | Rite | 32 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Kroger Cherry Antacid Soft Chew 1177 mg 30142-0267-32 | Kroger | 32 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Cherry Antacid Soft Chew 1177 mg 37808-0058-36 | HEB | 36 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Cherry Antacid Soft Chews 1177 mg 41250-0109-36 | Meijer | 36 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| cherry antacid soft chew 1177 mg 41520-0031-36 | American | 36 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| HyVee Ultra Strength Antacid Soft Chews Cherry 1177 mg 42507-0921-32 | Hy-Vee | 32 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Cherry Antacid Soft Chews 1177 mg 49035-0046-32 | Walmart | 32 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Good Sense Antacid Soft Chew 1177 mg 50804-0027-36 | Geiss, | 36 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Exchange Select Antacid Soft Chews Cherry Flavor 1177 mg 55301-0591-32 | Army | 32 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Family Wellness Antacid Relief Chews 1177 mg 55319-0049-32 | Family | 32 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Orange Antacid Soft Chew 1177 mg 69842-0363-36 | CVS | 36 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Cherry Antacid Soft Chews 1177 mg 69842-0368-36 | CVS | 36 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Amazon Basics Cherry Antacid SC 1177 mg 72288-0240-32 | Amazon | 32 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| TopCare Cherry Antacid Soft Chews 1177 mg 76162-0404-32 | TopCo | 32 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Caring Mill Antacid 1177 mg 81522-0360-32 | FSA | 32 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| MGC Health Antacid Soft Chews Cherry Flavor 1177 mgthis 83173-0130-32 | Medical | 32 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| QC Ultra Strength Antacid Soft Chews, Cherry 1177 mg 83324-0263-32 | Chain | 32 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| MGC Health Antacid Soft Chews Cherry Flavor 1177 mg 83698-0130-32 | Xiamen | 32 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| QC Ultra Strength Antacid Soft Chews, Cherry 1177 mg 83698-0263-32 | Xiamen | 32 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Caring Mill Antacid 1177 mg 83698-0360-32 | Xiamen | 32 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Exchange Select Antacid Soft Chews Cherry Flavor 1177 mg 83698-0591-32 | Xiamen | 32 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| HyVee Ultra Strength Antacid Soft Chews Cherry 1177 mg 83698-0921-32 | Xiamen | 32 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Walgreens Orange Antacid Soft Chew 1177 mg 00363-9966-32 | Walgreens | 32 tablets | — | — | 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.
⏳ Availability & generic status
🏛️
2024
On the market since
Oct 2024
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
2 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.
🔬 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 MGC Health Antacid Soft Chews Cherry Flavor (this brand).
Top reported reactions
Age at onset
Reporter sex
Male · 32%
Female · 68%
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.
📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83173-0130-32 You're viewing this | 32 TABLET, CHEWABLE in 1 BAG (83173-130-32) | 2025-07-07 | Active |
🧭 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 | — Not published for this NDC No photo available yet for this listing. |
| 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 FDA registers it as 83173-130-32, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 83173-0130-32, written without dashes as 83173013032. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 83173-0130-32, the first segment (83173) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Medical Group Care LLC; the middle segment (0130) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (32) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
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 Medical Group Care LLC. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Medical Group Care LLC 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.
📄 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
🧪 Active Ingredient
🧪 Inactive Ingredients
🎯 Purpose
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses Relieves heartburn acid indigestion sour stomach upset stomach associated with these symptoms
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions Adults and children 12 years of age and over: chew 2-3 chews, completely as symptoms occur, 2 times daily or as directed by a doctor. Do not swallow chews whole. Do not take for symptoms that persist for mare than 2 weekis unless advised by a doctor
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are presently taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain perscription drugs.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredient (in each chew) Calcium carbonate 1,177 mg
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients: FD&C Red No. 40, Flaors, Gelatin, Glycerin, Soy Lecithin, Maltose Syrup, Mono and Di-glycerides of Fatty Acids, Nonfat dry milk, Palm Oil, Sucralose, Sucrose Fatty Acid Esters.
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Antacid
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 ↗
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.