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EXTRA STRENGTH HEARTBURN RELIEF

Dosage form
SUSPENSION
Labeler
CVS PHARMACY,INC.
Label updated
2023-10-31
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE · MAGNESIUM CARBONATE
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Active ingredients (in each 5 mL teaspoonful)

Aluminum hydroxide 254 mg
Magnesium carbonate 237.5 mg

Purpose

Antacid

Uses

relieves

  • heartburn
  • sour stomach
  • acid indigestion
  • upset stomach associated with these symptoms
Warnings

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • kidney disease
  • a magnesium-restricted diet
  • a sodium-restricted diet

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

  • laxative effect may occur
  • do not use maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks
  • do not take more than 16 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours

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

Label information

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help
or contact a Poison Control Center right away

Directions
  • shake well before use
  • adults and children 12 years and older take 2-4 teaspoonsful four times a day or as directed by a doctor
  • children under 12 years: consult a doctor
  • take after meals and at bedtime
  • dispense product only by spoon or other measuring device
Other information
  • each 5 mL teaspoonful contains: magnesium 70 mg, sodium 16 mg
  • store at room temperature
  • protect from freezing
  • keep tightly closed
  • TAMPER-EVIDENT: Do not use this product if inner foil seal over mouth of the bottle is broken or missing.
Inactive ingredients

benzyl alcohol, edetate disodium, flavor, glycerin, purified water, saccharin sodium, simethicone emulsion, sodium alginate, sorbitol solution, xanthan gum

Questions or comments?

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package Label

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Compare to the active
ingredients in Gaviscon®*

EXTRA STRENGTH

Heartburn Relief

ALUMINA AND MAGNESIUM
CARBONATE ORAL SUSPENSION USP

ANTACID

  • Fast-acting heartburn relief
  • Helps keep acid down for hours

Cherry Flavor

12 FL OZ (355 mL)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 53fc327e-e345-26f2-e054-00144ff8d46c · Version 2
NDC: 69842-628