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Maximum Strength Antacid and Antigas

Dosage form
SUSPENSION
Labeler
Meijer, Inc.
Label updated
2025-07-30
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE · DIMETHICONE · MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
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Active ingredients (in each 10 mL teaspoonful)

Aluminum hydroxide (equivalent to dried gel, USP) 800 mg

Magnesium hydroxide 800 mg

Simethicone 80 mg

Purposes

Antacid

Antigas

Uses

relieves

  • heartburn
  • sour stomach
  • acid indigestion
  • the symptoms referred to as gas
Warnings

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• kidney disease

• a magnesium-restricted diet

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are presently taking a prescription drug.

Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs.

Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms last more than 2 weeks

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Label information

Keep out of reach of children.

Directions
  • shake well before use
  • adults and children 12 years and older: take 10 mL to 20 mL (1 to 2 doses) between meals, at bedtime, or as directed by a doctor
  • do not take more than 60 mL (6 doses) in 24 hours
  • do not use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks
  • children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
  • measure with dosing cup provided
  • mL = milliliter

Other information
  • each 10 mL teaspoonful contains: magnesium 340 mg, sodium 10 mg
  • protect from freezing
  • store at room temperature tightly closed

Inactive ingredients

benzyl alcohol, butylparaben, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, flavor, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, propylparaben, purified water, saccharin sodium, sorbitol solution

Questions or Comments?

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DailyMed Set ID: 30a0455d-63e0-95cc-e063-6394a90ada6b · Version 2
NDC: 79481-0638