Leader Antacid
Cardinal Health Antacid Drug Facts
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Active ingredients (in each 5 mL = teaspoonful)
- Purpose
- Leader Antacid Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- Leader Antacid Other information
- Inactive ingredients
- Questions or comments?
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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:
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
Questions or comments?
1-800-719-9260
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