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REGULAR STRENGTH ANTACID AND GAS RELIEF

ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE, DIMETHICONE

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: 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: ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not take more than 24 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours or use the maximum doasage 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.

Structured Monograph

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: ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not take more than 24 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours or use the maximum doasage 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. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children.

Monitoring

  • • Warnings Do not take more than 24 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours or use the maximum doasage 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.
  • • If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
  • • Keep out of reach of children.

Interaction Notes

  • • Review official label interaction section.