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Antacid

Western Family Foods Inc

Western Family Antacid Drug Facts


FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*




FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredients (in each 5 mL = 1 teaspoonful)

Aluminum hydroxide (equiv. to dried gel, USP) 400 mg

Magnesium hydroxide 400 mg

Simethicone 40 mg

Purpose

Antacid

Antigas

Antacid Uses

for the relief of

  • •acid indigestion
  • •heartburn
  • •sour stomach
  • •upset stomach associated with these symptoms
  • •pressure and bloating commonly 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

presently taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs.

When using this product

do not exceed 8 teaspoonsful in a 24-hour period, or use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks, unless directed by a doctor

Keep out of reach of children.

Directions

  • •shake well before using
  • •adults and children 12 years and older: take 2 to 4 teaspoonsful two times a day or as directed by a physician
  • •do not take more than 8 teaspoonsful in 24 hours or use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks
  • •children under 12 years: consult a physician

Antacid Other information

  • •each teaspoonful contains: magnesium 175 mg and sodium 2 mg
  • •does not meet USP requirements for preservative effectiveness

Inactive ingredients

butylparaben, flavor, glycerin, hydroxyethyl cellulose, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, saccharin sodium, simethicone emulsion, sorbitol, sorbitol solution

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Maximum Strength

Antacid

Antacid & Anti-gas

Fast Relief

Heartburn

Acid Indigestion

Pressure

Bloating (gas)

cherry flavor

ALCOHOL 0.1%

Gluten Free

COMPARE TO MAALOX® ADVANCED CHERRY Active Ingredients

Antacid

Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide, Simethicone LIQUID

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:55312-588
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
aluminum hydroxide 400 mg
magnesium hydroxide MAGNESIUM CATION 400 mg
DIMETHICONE 40 mg

Inactive Ingredients

Ingredient Name Strength
BUTYLPARABEN
GLYCERIN
propylene glycol
PROPYLPARABEN
water
saccharin sodium
sorbitol
SILICON DIOXIDE

Product Characteristics

Color
WHITE (opaque)

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 NDC:55312-588-40 355 in 1 BOTTLE

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part332 2006-04-24


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