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Antacid

Dosage form
SUSPENSION
Labeler
Safeway
Label updated
2016-01-21
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE · DIMETHICONE · MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
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Active ingredient (in each 5mL tsp.)

Aluminum hydroxide (equvi. to dried gel, USP) 400 mg

Magnesium hydroxide 400 mg

Simethicone 40 mg

Purpose

Antacid

Antacid

Antigas

Uses
  • relieves:
  • acid indigestion
  • heartburn
  • sour stomach
  • upset stomach and gas associated with these symptoms
Warnings

Do not take more than 8 teaspoonfuls in a 24-hour period, or use the maximum dosage of this product for more than 2 weeks, except under the advice and supervision of a doctor.

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 two weeks

Keep out of reach of children.

Directions
  • shake well before use.
  • adults and children 12 years and older: take 2 to 4 teaspoonfuls two times a day, or as directed by a doctor
  • children under 12 years: consult a doctor
Other information
  • each teaspoon contains: magnesium 170 mg, sodium 5 mg
  • store at controlled room temperature 20oC-25oC (68oF-77oF)
  • do not freeze
Inactive ingredients

flavor, glycerin, hydroxyethylcellulose, methylparaben, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, simethicone emulsion, sorbitol

PDP

Compare to Maalox maximum strength liquid cherry active ingredients

Maximum strength

Antacid Liquid

Aluminum Hydroxide 400 mg - Antacid

Magnesium Hydroxide 400 mg - Antacid

Simethicone 40 mg - Antigas

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: d36b56a4-06f0-47ff-8add-4c327d60be22 · Version 1
NDC: 21130-508