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FDA Label for Maximum Strength Antacid

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Table of Contents

    1. ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (IN EACH 5 ML TEASPOONFUL)
    2. PURPOSES
    3. USES
    4. WARNINGS
    5. OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
    6. DIRECTIONS
    7. OTHER INFORMATION
    8. INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
    9. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
    10. PACKAGE LABEL

Maximum Strength Antacid Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Chain Drug Marketing Association. The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.

Active Ingredients (In Each 5 Ml Teaspoonful)



Aluminum hydroxide 400 mg (equivalent to dried gel, USP)

Magnesium hydroxide 400 mg

Simethicone 40mg


Purposes



Antacid

Antigas


Uses



relieves

  • heartburn
  • sour stomach
  • acid indigestion
  • upset stomach due to these symptoms
  • 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.


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

• do not take more than 12 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours or use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks

• children under 12 years: ask a doctor


Other Information



• each 5 mL teaspoonful contains: magnesium 165 mg, sodium 1 mg

• store at room temperature and avoid freezing

 • close cap tightly after use


Inactive Ingredients



benzyl alcohol, butylparaben, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, flavor (contains alcohol), hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, propylparaben, purified water, saccharin sodium, sorbitol solution


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