MAXIMUM STRENGTH ANTACID aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, dimethicone 800 mg/10mL; 800 mg/10mL; 80 mg/10mL Suspension, 355 mL — NDC 51316-142-12 (Billing 51316-0142-12)
This is a package of 355 mL of MAXIMUM STRENGTH ANTACID aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, dimethicone 800 mg/10mL; 800 mg/10mL; 80 mg/10mL Suspension from CVS PHARMACY, marketed since Nov 2021 and currently FDA-listed. It is this product's only package size.
NDC database record
One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 51316-142-12 alone.
- Record
- FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human OTC drug
- Code segments
- 51316 labeler · 142 product · 12 package
- Package marketed since
- Nov 1, 2021
- Sample package
- No — commercial package
- Listing certified through
- Dec 31, 2026
- Barcode (UPC-A, from the NDC)
- 3 5131614212 1
- FDA record last changed
- Oct 1, 2026
Identity & classification
Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package
- RxCUI (RxNorm): 237870
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 5, 2026
- RxNorm (NLM RxNav) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- Medi-Span GPI (licensed)
- First Databank (licensed) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Aluminium compounds class.
Where does this data come from?
- RxClass (NLM) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
Clinical
Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide are antacids used together to relieve heartburn, acid indigestion, and upset stomach. They may be used to treat these symptoms in patients with peptic ulcer, gastritis, esophagitis, hiatal hernia, or too much acid in the stomach (gastric hyperacidity). They combine with stomach acid and neutralize it. Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide are available without a prescription. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗This is an over-the-counter antacid suspension taken by mouth. Aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide are bases that are typically used to neutralize stomach acid and relieve heartburn and indigestion. Dimethicone is an anti-gas ingredient commonly included to help reduce bloating and gas discomfort that may accompany acid reflux. The product is marketed under FDA's established rule for antacids and does not require individual FDA approval.
Patient education
Supplement & herbal interactions
Where does this data come from?
- MedlinePlus (NLM) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 5, 2026
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Pricing
A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.
| Price system | Per mL | Per package |
|---|---|---|
| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
Where does this data come from?
- CMS NADAC weekly file
- CMS ASP pricing files · refreshed Sep 20, 2026
- CMS Medicaid State Drug Utilization Data · refreshed Oct 5, 2026
- CMS Part D plan pricing files · refreshed Sep 24, 2026
- VA National Acquisition Center price file
Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Marketing end | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51316-0142-12 You're viewing this Main listing | 355 mL in 1 BOTTLE | 2021-11-01 | — | Active |
Therapeutic equivalents
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Oct 3, 2026
- CMS NADAC weekly file
Availability & generic status
We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
Where does this data come from?
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Oct 3, 2026
What it looks like
Where does this data come from?
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 5, 2026
Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.
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Benzyl alcohol is a clear liquid used as a preservative and solvent in medicines. It helps prevent bacterial and fungal growth and dissolves other ingredients to create uniform liquid formulations.
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Carboxymethylcellulose sodium is a plant-derived thickening agent made from cellulose. In medicines, it acts as a binder to hold ingredients together, a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart, or a thickener in liquids.
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Microcrystalline cellulose is a purified form of cellulose, a natural fiber from plant sources. It acts as a binder and filler in tablets and capsules, helping hold ingredients together and give the medicine its shape and size.
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Hypromellose is a plant-based thickener made from cellulose. It's used in medicines as a binder to hold ingredients together, a coating for tablets, and a thickener for liquids.
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Saccharin sodium is an artificial sweetener made from saccharin salt. It's added to medicines to improve taste, especially in liquid formulations for children or bitter drugs.
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A liquid sweetener made from sorbitol, a sugar alcohol derived from glucose. It sweetens the medicine and also acts as a humectant to help retain moisture and improve texture in liquid formulations.
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Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.
7 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.
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ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 5, 2026
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
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Manufacturer & labeler
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Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- Drugs@FDA
FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses relieves heartburn sour stomach acid indigestion the symptoms referred to as gas
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions shake well before use adults and children 12 years of age and older: 10 mL to 20 mL (1 to 2 doses) as needed, between or after meals, at bedtime, or as directed by a doctor children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor measure with dosing cup provided mL = milliliter
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings Do not take more than 60 mL (6 doses) in a 24 hour period or use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks. 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.
Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms last more than 2 weeks If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children.
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Other information each 10 mL teaspoonful contains: magnesium 340 mg, sodium 10 mg do not freeze store at room temperature tightly closed
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredients (in each 10 mL dose) Aluminum hydroxide 800 mg (equivalent to dried gel, USP) Magnesium hydroxide 800 mg Simethicone 80 mg
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients benzyl alcohol, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, flavor (contains alcohol), hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, purified water, saccharin sodium, sorbitol solution
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purposes Antacid Antigas
📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children ▾
Keep out of reach of children.
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| NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) | — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey. |
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