Antacid aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, simethicone
Get an overview of ANTACID (aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, simethicone liquid), including its generic name, formulation (i.e. pill, oral solution, injection, inhaled medicine) and why it’s used. The medication in Antacid can be sold under different names.
Refer to the “Also Known As” section to reference different products that include the same medication as Antacid.
Refer to the “Also Known As” section to reference different products that include the same medication as Antacid.
Drug Basics
Brand Name: Antacid
Generic Name: ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE, SIMETHICONE
Drug Type: HUMAN OTC DRUG
Route: ORAL
Dosage Form: LIQUID
Data Current As Of: 2018-11-15
active ingredient (in each 5 ml )
Aluminum hydroxide (equiv. to dried gel, USP) 200 mg
Magnesium hydroxide 200 mg
Simethicone 20 mg
purpose
Antacid
Antacid
Antigas
use(s)
relieves:
- acid indigestion
- heartburn
- sour stomach
- upset stomach and gas associated with these symptoms
warnings
Do not take more than 80 mL in a 24-hour period, or use the maximum dosage of this product for more than 2 weeks, except under the advice and supervision of a doctor.
ask a doctor before use if you have
- kidney disease
- a magnesium-restricted diet
ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- presently taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs.
stop use & ask doctor
if symptoms last more than two weeks
keep out of reach of children
.
directions
- shake well before use
- mL = milliliter
- adults and children 12 years and older: take 10 mL to 20 mL two times a day, or as directed by a doctor
- children under 12 years: consult a doctor
other information
- each 5 mL contains: magnesium 85 mg, sodium 5 mg
- store at controlled room temperature 20ºC-25ºC (68º-77ºF)
- do not freeze
inactive ingredients
ethyl alcohol, flavor, glycerin, hydroxyethyl cellulose, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, saccharin sodium, simethicone emulsion, sorbitol
also known as
- ADVANCED ANTACID REGULAR STRENGTH (liquid)
- Almacone (tablet, chewable)
- ALMACONE ANTACID ANTIGAS (suspension)
- ALMACONE DOUBLE STRENGTH (suspension)
- Alumox (tablet, chewable)
- antacid (suspension)
- Antacid antigas Maximum Strength (liquid)
- ANTACID ANTIGAS NTA (liquid)
- Antacid antigas Regular Strength (liquid)
- ANTACID MAXIMUM STRENGTH (liquid)
- Antacid Maximum Strength (suspension)
- Antacid Mint (suspension)
- Antacid Regular Strength (suspension)
- CareOne Antacid (suspension)
- careone antacid regular strength (suspension)
- careone liquid antacid (suspension)
- equaline antacid (suspension)
- Equaline Antacid regular strength (suspension)
- Equate Antacid regular strength (liquid)
- Equate antacid regular strength (suspension)
- exchange select antacid regular strength (suspension)
- GERI-LANTA ANTACID ANTIGAS (liquid)
- GERI-MOX MAX CHERRY (suspension)
- Good Neighbor Pharmacy Antacid (liquid)
- Good Neighbor Pharmacy Antacid (suspension)
- Good Sense antacid (suspension)
- Good Sense Antacid Maximum Strength (suspension)
- Good Sense Antacid Regular Strength (suspension)
- harris teeter antacid (suspension)
- Harris Teeter Antacid Maximum Strength (suspension)
- Harris Teeter Antacid Regular Strength (suspension)
- health mart antacid (suspension)
- leader antacid (suspension)
- Leader Antacid Regular Strength (suspension)
- Mag-Al Plus (suspension)
- Mag-AL Plus XS (suspension)
- MAXIMUM STRENGTH ANTACID AND GAS RELIEF (suspension)
- MAXIMUM STRENGTH COMFORT GEL (suspension)
- MI-ACID MAXIMUM STRENGTH (suspension)
- MI-ACID REGULAR STRENGTH (suspension)
- MINTOX (suspension)
- MINTOX MAXIMUM STRENGTH (suspension)
- Mintox Plus Tabs (tablet, chewable)
- Mylanta Maximum Strength Classic Flavor (suspension)
- MYLANTA MAXIMUM STRENGTH CLASSIC FLAVOR antacid and anti gas (liquid)
- Mylanta Maximum Strength Vanilla Caramel Flavor (suspension)
- REGULAR STRENGTH ANTACID AND GAS RELIEF (suspension)
- REGULAR STRENGTH COMFORT GEL (suspension)
- shoprite antacid (suspension)
- signature care antacid plus gas relief (suspension)
- Smart Sense Antacid (suspension)
- Sunmark Antacid (suspension)
- SUNMARK ANTACID MAXIMUM STRENGTH CHERRY (liquid)
- Topcare Antacid Plus Anti Gas (suspension)
- Topcare Antacid Regular Strength (suspension)
- up and up antacid anti gas (suspension)
- up and up antacid anti gas regular strength (suspension)
This drug label information is as submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is intended for informational purposes only. If you think you may have a medical emergency, immediately call your doctor or dial 911. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
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