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Antacid

CVS Pharmacy

CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Antacid Liquid Drug Facts


FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*




FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient (in each 5 mL teaspoon)

Aluminum hydroxide (equiv. to dried gel, USP) 200 mg

Magnesium hydroxide 200 mg

Simethicone 20 mg

Purpose

Antacid

Antigas

Antacid Uses

relieves

  • •heartburn
  • •acid indigestion
  • •sour stomach
  • •upset stomach due to 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

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

When using this product

do not exceed 24 teaspoonfuls (120 mL) 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
  • •adults and children 12 years and older: take 2-4 teaspoonfuls (10-20 mL) between meals, at bedtime, or as directed by a doctor
  • •children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Antacid Other information

  • •each teaspoon contains: magnesium 85 mg
  • •does not meet USP requirements for preservative effectiveness
  • •store at 20°-25°C (68º-77ºF)

Inactive ingredients

butylparaben, flavor, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethylcellulose sodium, peppermint oil, propylparaben, purified water, simethicone emulsion, sorbitol, sorbitol solution

Questions or comments?

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Compare to the active ingredients in Mylanta®

Fast Acting

ANTACID LIQUID

REGULAR STRENGTH

ANTACID

ANTI-GAS

Soothing relief of:

Heartburn

Acid indigestion

Sour stomach

Plus anti-gas relief

Classic Flavor

Original

ALCOHOL 0.2%

Antacid

Aluminum hydroxide, Magnesium hydroxide, Simethicone LIQUID

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:59779-357
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
aluminum hydroxide 200 mg
magnesium hydroxide MAGNESIUM CATION 200 mg
DIMETHICONE 20 mg

Inactive Ingredients

Ingredient Name Strength
SILICON DIOXIDE
BUTYLPARABEN
CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM
HYPROMELLOSES
cellulose, microcrystalline
PROPYLPARABEN
water
sorbitol
PEPPERMINT OIL

Product Characteristics

Color
WHITE (opaque)

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 NDC:59779-357-40 355 in 1 BOTTLE

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part331 1990-05-15


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