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MAXIMUM STRENGTH ANTACID

Dosage form
SUSPENSION
Labeler
CVS PHARMACY
Label updated
2023-10-31
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE · DIMETHICONE · MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
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Active ingredients (in each 10 mL dose)

Aluminum hydroxide 800 mg (equivalent to dried gel, USP)

Magnesium hydroxide 800 mg

Simethicone 80 mg

Purposes

Antacid

Antigas

Uses

relieves

  • heartburn
  • sour stomach
  • acid indigestion
  • the symptoms referred to as gas
Warnings

Do not take more than 60 mL (6 doses) in a 24 hour period 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 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: 10 mL to 20 mL (1 to 2 doses) as needed, between or after meals, at bedtime, or as directed by a doctor
  • children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
  • measure with dosing cup provided
  • mL = milliliter

Other information
  • each 10 mL teaspoonful contains: magnesium 340 mg, sodium 10 mg
  • do not freeze
  • store at room temperature tightly closed
Inactive ingredients

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

package Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: d5661964-9d2c-7a3d-e053-2995a90a86ef · Version 2
NDC: 51316-142