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MAXIMUM STRENGTH ANTACID

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
KROGER COMPANY
Label updated
2023-11-07
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE · DIMETHICONE · MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
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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
  • symptoms referred to as gas
  • upset stomach due to these symptoms
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 of age and older: take 2 to 4 teaspoonfuls two times a day 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 tightly closed
  • protect from freezing

Inactive ingredients

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

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DailyMed Set ID: a1b132d5-00d0-55c1-e053-2a95a90a8d27 · Version 3
NDC: 30142-638