Childrens Antacid (Calcium Carbonate) 400 mg

TABLET, CHEWABLEORALRite Aid CorporationNDC: 11822-0596Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredient

CALCIUM CARBONATE — 400 mg

Inactive Ingredients (Fillers)

⚠️ 3 ingredients flagged as common allergens

FD&C Red No. 40 Aluminum Lake

⚠️ Yes — Dye

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

⚠️ Yes — Surfactant

Wetting Agent

Sucrose

⚠️ Yes — Sucrose

Sweetener/Coating

Acacia

Emulsifier/Binder

D&C Red No. 27 Aluminum Lake

D&C Red No. 30 Aluminum Lake

Magnesium Stearate

Lubricant

Maltodextrin

Filler/Binder

Silicon Dioxide

Glidant

Starch, Corn

Disintegrant/Filler

Talc

Glidant/Lubricant

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
FD&C Red No. 40 Aluminum Lake	—	⚠️ Yes — Dye	—
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate	Wetting Agent	⚠️ Yes — Surfactant	A surfactant used to improve drug dissolution. Can cause skin irritation in some individuals.
Sucrose	Sweetener/Coating	⚠️ Yes — Sucrose	Common table sugar. Problematic for individuals with sucrose intolerance or congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency.
Acacia	Emulsifier/Binder	No	Gum arabic. A natural gum from the acacia tree used as an emulsifier, binder, and suspending agent in pharmaceutical formulations.
D&C Red No. 27 Aluminum Lake	—	No	—
D&C Red No. 30 Aluminum Lake	—	No	—
Magnesium Stearate	Lubricant	No	A lubricant that prevents ingredients from sticking to manufacturing equipment.
Maltodextrin	Filler/Binder	No	A starch-derived carbohydrate used as a filler, binder, and coating agent. Typically derived from corn — may be relevant for corn-sensitive individuals.
Silicon Dioxide	Glidant	No	A mineral (silica) used to improve powder flow during tablet manufacturing. Also called colloidal silicon dioxide.
Starch, Corn	Disintegrant/Filler	No	Corn-derived starch used as a filler, binder, or disintegrant. May affect individuals with corn allergy or sensitivity.
Talc	Glidant/Lubricant	No	A mineral used to improve powder flow in manufacturing.

Exclusion Groups

This medication contains ingredients flagged in the following groups. Patients with these sensitivities should consult their prescriber.

🌾Gluten 🔴Alpha-Gal Syndrome 🎨Dyes & Colorants 🌱Not Vegan ☪️Halal Concern ✡️Kosher Concern 🥦Not Vegetarian

Dietary & Safety Information

Cross-Contamination Risk (source-dependent)

2 ingredients may have cross-contamination risk with gluten (source-dependent):

Starch, Corn — May contain (source-dependent)
Maltodextrin — May contain (source-dependent)

Alpha-Gal Syndrome Risk

1 ingredient may contain mammalian-derived components:

Magnesium Stearate(Possible — Stearates can be plant- or animal-derived (verify source).)

AllergenMaps

Ingredient

Purpose

Common Allergen?