FDA Label for Equate Extra Strength Antacid
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Equate Extra Strength Antacid Product Label
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Active Ingredients (In Each Tablet)
Aluminum hydroxide 160 mg
Magnesium carbonate 105 mg
Purpose
Antacid
Antacid
Uses
relieves
• acid indigestion• heartburn• sour stomach• upset stomach associated with these symptoms
Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are
• taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs• on a sodium-restricted diet
When Using This Product
• do not take more than 16 tablets in 24 hours• do not use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks
Keep Out Of Reach Of Children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.1-800-222-1222
Directions
• chew 2 to 4 tablets four times a day or as directed by a doctor• take after meals and at bedtime or as needed• for best results follow by a half glass of water or other liquid• DO NOT SWALLOW WHOLE
Other Information
• Each tablet contains: sodium 19 mg, magnesium 31 mg• Store at up to 25°C (77°F) in a dry place
Inactive Ingredients
alginic acid, calcium stearate, compressible sugar, flavor, sodium bicarbonate, starch (corn),sucrose.
Questions Or Comments?
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NDC 49035-105-10
equate™
Compare to Gaviscon® Extra Strength Active Ingredients*
Extra Strength
Antacid
Aluminum Hydroxide 160 mg,
Magnesium Carbonate 105 mg
• Fast-acting heartburn relief• Helps keep acid reduced for hours
Original Flavor
100 CHEWABLE TABLETS
Do not use if printed seal under cap is torn or missing
Distributed by: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716
*This product is not manufactured or distributed by GlaxoSmithKline, the distributor of Gaviscon® Extra Strength.
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