antacid

Western Family Foods Inc

Western Family Antacid Drug Facts

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*

• Active ingredients (in each 5 mL = 1 teaspoonful)
• Purpose
• antacid Uses
• Warnings
  • Ask a doctor before use if you have
  • Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
  • When using this product
  • Keep out of reach of children.
• Directions
• antacid Other information
• Inactive ingredients
• Principal Display Panel

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredients (in each 5 mL = 1 teaspoonful)

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

Magnesium hydroxide 200 mg

Simethicone 20 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 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) four 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

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

Principal Display Panel

Regular Strength

Antacid

Antacid & Anti-gas

Fast Relief

Heartburn

Acid Indigestion

Pressure

Bloating (gas)

mint flavor

Gluten Free

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