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GERI-LANTA MAXIMUM STRENGTH

Dosage form
SUSPENSION
Labeler
Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals, Corp
Label updated
2024-12-09
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE · DIMETHICONE · MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
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Active ingredients (in each 5 mL teaspoonful)

Aluminum hydroxide 400mg (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

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
  • do not exceed 12 teaspoonfuls in a 24 hour period 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
  • do not freeze
  • store at room temperature tightly closed
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: b8712a98-30b7-4154-a5bf-0095ef901412 · Version 6
NDC: 57896-619