Antacid
Western Family Antacid Drug Facts
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Active ingredient (in each 5 mL teaspoon)
- Purpose
- Antacid Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- Antacid Other information
- Inactive ingredients
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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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• each teaspoon contains: magnesium 85 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, peppermint oil, propylparaben, purified water, simethicone emulsion, sorbitol, sorbitol solution
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Regular Strength
ANTACID
Antacid/Anti-Gas
Fast Acting
Classic Flavor
Original Flavor
Soothing Relief of
HEARTBURN
ACID INDIGESTION
SOUR STOMACH
ALCOHOL 0.2%
COMPARE TO MYLANTA® Active Ingredients
Gluten Free
AntacidAluminum hydroxide, Magnesium hydroxide, Simethicone LIQUID
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PLEASE, BE CAREFUL!
Be sure to consult your doctor before taking any medication!