MAXIMUM STRENGTH ANTACID
- Dosage form
- SUSPENSION
- Labeler
- CARDINAL HEALTH
- Label updated
- 2023-11-07
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE · DIMETHICONE · MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
Active ingredients (in each 5 mL teaspoonful)
Aluminum hydroxide (equivalent to dried gel, USP) 400 mg
Magnesium hydroxide 400 mg
Simethicone 40 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 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 of age and older: take 2 to 4 teaspoonfuls between meals, at bedtime or as directed by a doctor
- do not exceed 8 teaspoonfuls in a 24 hour period or use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks
- 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
- protect from freezing
- keep tightly closed
Inactive ingredients
benzyl alcohol, butylparaben, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, flavor, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, propylparaben, purified water, saccharin sodium, sorbitol solution
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