REGULAR STRENGTH ANTACID ANTIGAS- aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, dimethicone liquid

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: 5QB0T2IUN0) (ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE - UNII:5QB0T2IUN0), MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: NBZ3QY004S) (MAGNESIUM CATION - UNII:T6V3LHY838, HYDROXIDE ION - UNII:9159UV381P), DIMETHICONE (UNII: 92RU3N3Y1O) (DIMETHICONE - UNII:92RU3N3Y1O)

Available from:

VALU MERCHANDISERS COMPANY

INN (International Name):

ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE

Composition:

ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE 200 mg in 5 mL

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Antacid Antigas relieves - heartburn - sour stomach - acid indigestion - the symptoms referred to as gas

Authorization status:

OTC monograph final

Summary of Product characteristics

REGULAR STRENGTH ANTACID ANTIGAS- ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, MAGNESIUM
HYDROXIDE, DIMETHICONE LIQUID
VALU MERCHANDISERS COMPANY
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ALS (BC) ANTACID MINT
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (IN EACH 5 ML TEASPOONFUL)
Aluminum hydroxide 200mg (equivalent to dried gel, USP)
Magnesium hydroxide 200 mg
Simethicone 20mg
PURPOSES
Antacid
Antigas
USES
relieves
heartburn
sour stomach
acid indigestion
the symptoms referred to as gas
WARNINGS
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 more than 2 weeks
IF PREGNANT OR BREAST-FEEDING, ask a health professional before use.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
DIRECTIONS
shake well before use
adults and children 12 years of age and older: take 2 to 4
teaspoonfuls two times a
day or as directed by a doctor
do not exceed 16 teaspoonfuls in a 24 hour period or use the maximum
dosage for
more than 2 weeks
children under under 12 years: ask a doctor
OTHER INFORMATION
EACH 5 ML TEASPOONFUL CONTAINS: magnesium 85 mg, sodium 3 mg
store at room temperature tightly closed
do not freeze
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
benzyl alcohol, butylparaben, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, flavor,
hypromellose,
microcrystalline cellulose, propylparaben, purified water, saccharin
sodium, sorbitol
solution
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
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PACKAGE LABEL
REGULAR STRENGTH ANTACID ANTIGAS
aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, dimethicone liquid
PRODUCT INFORMATION
PRODUCT TYPE
HUMAN OTC DRUG
ITEM CODE (SOURCE)
NDC:63941-639
ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION
ORAL
ACTIVE INGREDIENT/ACTIVE MOIETY
INGREDIENT NAME
BASIS OF
STRENGTH
STRENGTH
ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: 5QB0T2IUN0) (ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE -
ALUMINUM
200 mg
UNII:5QB0T2IUN0)
HYDROXIDE
in 5 mL
MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: NBZ3QY004S) (MAGNESIUM CATION -
UNII:T6V3LHY838, HYDROXIDE ION - UNII:9159UV381P)
MAGNESIUM
HYDROXIDE
200 mg
in 5 mL
DIMETHICONE (UNII: 92RU3N3Y1O) (DIMETHIC