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Leader Antacid

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Cardinal Health Antacid Liquid Drug Facts


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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient (in each 5 mL teaspoon)

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

Magnesium hydroxide 400 mg

Simethicone 40 mg

Purpose

Antacid

Antigas

Leader 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 12 teaspoonfuls (60 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

Leader Antacid Other information

  • •each teaspoon contains: magnesium 175 mg, potassium 10 mg and sodium 2 mg
  • •does not meet USP requirements for preservative effectiveness
  • •store at 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF )

Inactive ingredients

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

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Compare to Mylanta® Maximum Strength active ingredients

MAXIMUM STRENGTH

Antacid Liquid

Antacid/Anti-Gas

FastActing

Soothing Relief of:

Acid Indigestion

Sour Stomach

Heartburn

Classic Original Flavor

Leader Antacid

aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, simethicone LIQUID

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:37205-535
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
CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM
HYPROMELLOSES
cellulose, microcrystalline
POTASSIUM CITRATE
PROPYLPARABEN
water
sorbitol
SILICON DIOXIDE

Product Characteristics

Color
WHITE (opaque)

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 NDC:37205-535-40 355 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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