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
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