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MAXIMUM STRENGTH ANTACID ANTIGAS

ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE, SIMETHICONE

Standard Dose
Directions shake well before use adults and children 12 years and older: take 2 to 4 teaspoonfuls between meals, at bedtime, or as directed by a doctor children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses relieves heartburn sour stomach acid indigestion the symptoms referred to as gas
Summary

Indications and usage Uses relieves heartburn sour stomach acid indigestion the symptoms referred to as gas Dosage and administration Directions shake well before use adults and children 12 years and older: take 2 to 4 teaspoonfuls between meals, at bedtime, or as directed by a doctor children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not take more than 12 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours 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 taking a prescription drug.

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Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses relieves heartburn sour stomach acid indigestion the symptoms referred to as gas Dosage and administration Directions shake well before use adults and children 12 years and older: take 2 to 4 teaspoonfuls between meals, at bedtime, or as directed by a doctor children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not take more than 12 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours 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 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.

Monitoring

  • • Warnings Do not take more than 12 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours 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 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.

Interaction Notes

  • • Review official label interaction section.