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Leader Antacid

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Cardinal Health Antacid Drug Facts


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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredients (in each 5 mL = teaspoonful)

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

Magnesium hydroxide 200 mg

Simethicone 20 mg

Purpose

Antacid

Antigas

Leader 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 16 teaspoonsful (80 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 before using
  • •adults and children 12 years and older: take 2 to 4 teaspoonsful (10-20 mL) 4 times a day or as directed by a physician
  • •do not take more than 16 teaspoonsful in 24 hours or use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks
  • •children under 12 years: consult a physician

Leader Antacid Other information

  • •each teaspoonful contains: magnesium 85 mg
  • •does not meet USP requirements for preservative effectiveness

Inactive ingredients

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

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Antacid

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Antacid & Antigas

Fast Relief of

Heartburn

Acid Indigestion

Pressure & Bloating (gas)

Mint Flavor

Leader Antacid

Aluminum hydroxide, Magnesium hydroxide, Simethicone LIQUID

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:37205-314
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
HYPROMELLOSES
cellulose, microcrystalline
CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM
PEPPERMINT OIL
PROPYLPARABEN
water
SACCHARIN SODIUM DIHYDRATE
sorbitol

Product Characteristics

Color
WHITE (opaque)

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 NDC:37205-314-40 355 in 1 BOTTLE

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part332 2002-10-30


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