FDA Label for Maximum Strength Antacid Mint
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Maximum Strength Antacid Mint Product Label
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Active Ingredients (In Each 5 Ml Teaspoonful)
Aluminum hydroxide 400 mg (equivalent to dried gel, USP)
Magnesium hydroxide 400 mg
Simethicone 40 mg
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.
Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children
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 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 under 12 years: ask a doctor
Other Information
- each 5 mL teaspoonful contains: magnesium 165 mg, sodium 1 mg
- protect from freezing
- store at room temperature
- keep tightly closed
Inactive Ingredients
benzyl alcohol, butylparaben, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, flavor, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, propylparaben, purified water, saccharin sodium, sorbitol solution
Package Label
CVS HEALTH
compare to active ingredients in Maalox® Maximum Strength*
Maximum Strength
antacid
liquid
Alumina, Magnesia
Simethicone
antacid/antigas
Fast-acting
Soothing relief of
- heartburn
- acid indigestion
- pressure & bloating
Mint Flavor
12 FL OZ (355 mL)
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