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Antacid and Antigas

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Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
Rij Pharmaceutical Corporation
Label updated
2018-04-30
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE · DIMETHICONE · MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
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Active ingredients (in each 5 mL) (One teaspoonful)

Aluminum Hydroxide (Equi. to Dried Gel, USP) 200 mg

Magnesium Hydroxide 200 mg

Simethicone 20 mg

Purpose

Antacid

Antigas

Uses

relieves

  • •heartburn
  • •acid indigestion
  • •sour stomach
  • •associated symptoms of gas and upset stomach
  • •pressure and bloating commonly referred to as gas
Warnings

Do not take more than 16 teaspoonfuls in a 24-hour period or use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks. Except under the advise and supervision of a physician.

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 for more than 2 weeks

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Directions
  • • shake well before each use
  • •Adults/children 12 years and older, take 2 to 4 teaspoons between meals, at bedtime or as directed by a physician
  • •do not take more than 16 teaspoonsful in 24 hours
  • • do not use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks
  • •Children under 12 years: consult a physician
Other information
  • •TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF BREAKAWAY BAND ON CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.
  • •Store at room temperature 15º - 30ºC (59º - 86ºF)
  • •keep tightly closed
  • •protect from freezing
  • •each teaspoon (5 mL) contains: magnesium 83 mg
  • •each teaspoon (5 mL) contains: sodium 1 mg
  • •does not meet USP requirements for preservative effectiveness
Inactive ingredients

flavors, hypromellose, parabens, saccharin, sodium hypochlorite, sorbitol, water and xanthan gum

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DailyMed Set ID: fdb97db3-503e-41d4-a67b-11b46eeb177f · Version 2
NDC: 53807-538