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MAXIMUM STRENGTH ANTACID

Dosage form
SUSPENSION
Labeler
Chain Drug Marketing Association
Label updated
2023-11-06
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE · DIMETHICONE · MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
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Active ingredients (in each 5 mL teaspoonful)

Aluminum hydroxide 400 mg (equivalent to dried gel, USP)

Magnesium hydroxide 400 mg

Simethicone 40mg

Purposes

Antacid

Antigas

Uses

relieves

  • heartburn
  • sour stomach
  • acid indigestion
  • upset stomach due to these symptoms
  • 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
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 this and all drugs out of the reach of children.

Directions

• shake well before use

• adults and children 12 years and older: take 2 to 4 teaspoonfuls between meals, at bedtime, or as directed by a doctor

• do not take more than 12 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours or use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks

• children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Other information

each 5 mL teaspoonful contains: magnesium 165 mg, sodium 5 mg

• store at room temperature and avoid freezing

• close cap tightly after use

Inactive ingredients

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

Questions or comments?

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package Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 60de23d0-6e75-3b97-e053-2a91aa0aea5e · Version 3
NDC: 63868-715