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calcium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide, simethicone

Drug class

Blood Coagulation Factor [EPC]; Calcium [CS]; Calculi Dissolution Agent [EPC]; Cations; Divalent [CS]; Increased Coagulation Factor Activity [PE]; Increased Large Intestinal Motility [PE]; Inhibition Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption [PE]; Inhibition Small Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption [PE]; Magnesium Ion Exchange Activity [MoA]; Osmotic Activity [MoA]; Osmotic Laxative [EPC]; Phosphate Binder [EPC]; Phosphate Chelating Activity [MoA]; Skin Barrier Activity [PE]; Stimulation Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Secretion [PE]

Uses

Uses relieves: • heartburn • acid indigestion • sour stomach • upset stomach due to these symptoms • pressure and bloating commonly referred to as gas • overindulgence in food and drink

Warnings

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 presently taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away at 1-800-222-1222.

Dosage & administration

Directions • shake well before use • measure with dosing cup provided • adults and children 12 years and over: 10 mL-20 mL (1-2 doses) as needed, between meals, at bedtime or as directed by a doctor • do not take more than 60 mL (6 doses) in any 24-hour period • do not use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks • children under 12 years : ask a doctor • mL=milliliter

Active ingredient

Active ingredients Calcium carbonate 800 mg Magnesium hydroxide 270 mg Simethicone 80 mg

Inactive ingredient

Inactive ingredients benzoic acid, benzyl alcohol, edetate disodium, flavors, glycerin, glyceryl monostearate, methylcellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, peg-8 stearate, polysorbate 65, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbic acid, sucralose, xanthan gum

Dosage forms & strengths

LIQUID TABLET, CHEWABLE
CALCIUM CARBONATE 800 mg/10mL DIMETHICONE 80 mg/10mL MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 270 mg/10mL DIMETHICONE 40 mg/1 CALCIUM CARBONATE 1000 mg/1 MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 200 mg/1 CALCIUM CARBONATE 1200 mg/10mL

All identified pills

Official source

DailyMed

Also known as

ANTACID AND ANTIGAS Mylanta Classic Rolaids Heartburn plus Gas Mylanta Vanilla Caramel Mylanta Coat and Cool