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MAXIMUM STRENGTH ANTACID ANTIGAS

Dosage form
SUSPENSION
Labeler
WALGREEN COMPANY
Label updated
2025-11-19
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
  • the symptoms referred to as gas
Warnings

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

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 out of 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
  • children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Other information
  • each 5 mL teaspoonful contains: magnesium 165 mg, sodium 5 mg
  • store at room temperature and avoid freezing
  • keep tightly closed
Inactive ingredients

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

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DailyMed Set ID: 7cd8fdf4-f762-f936-e053-2a91aa0aa6ee · Version 6
NDC: 0363-1691