GAVISCON EXTRA STRENGTH- aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate tablet, chewable GAVISCON REGULAR STRENGTH- aluminum hydrox

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: 5QB0T2IUN0) (ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE - UNII:5QB0T2IUN0), MAGNESIUM CARBONATE (UNII: 0E53J927NA) (CARBONATE ION - UNII:7UJQ5OPE7D)

Available from:

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Holdings (US) LLC

INN (International Name):

ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE

Composition:

ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE 160 mg

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Antacid Antacid relieves temporarily relieves symptoms of:

Authorization status:

New Drug Application

Summary of Product characteristics

GAVISCON EXTRA STRENGTH- ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE AND MAGNESIUM
CARBONATE TABLET, CHEWABLE
GAVISCON REGULAR STRENGTH- ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE AND MAGNESIUM
TRISILICATE TABLET, CHEWABLE
GLAXOSMITHKLINE CONSUMER HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS (US) LLC
_Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA,
however they may_
_be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies.
FDA has not_
_evaluated whether this product complies._
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_DRUG FACTS_
_ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (IN EACH TABLET) (EXTRA STRENGTH)_
Aluminum hydroxide 160mg
Magnesium carbonate 105mg
_ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (IN EACH TABLET) (REGULAR STRENGTH)_
Dried aluminum hydroxide gel 80mg
Magnesium trisilicate 14.2mg
_PURPOSE_
Antacid
Antacid
_USES (EXTRA STRENGTH)_
_relieves_
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_USES (REGULAR STRENGTH)_
temporarily relieves symptoms of:
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_WARNINGS (EXTRA STRENGTH)_
ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU ARE
_acid indigestion_
_heartburn_
_sour stomach_
_upset stomach associated with these symptoms_
heartburn and acid indigestion due to acid reflux
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WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT
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KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control
Center right away.
_WARNINGS (REGULAR STRENGTH)_
DO NOT USE
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ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE
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ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST IF YOU
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STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF
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KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control
Center.
_DIRECTIONS (EXTRA STRENGTH)_
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_DIRECTIONS (REGULAR STRENGTH)_
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taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain
prescription drugs.
if you are on a sodium-restricted diet
do not take more than 16 tablets in 24 hours
do not use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks
for peptic ulcers
if you have trouble swallowing
kidney disease
a sodium restricted diet
are taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain
prescription
drugs.
heartburn or stomach pain continues
you need to take this product for more than 14 days
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