Mylanta Maximum Strength Vanilla Caramel Flavor Antacid and Anti Gas Aluminum hydroxide Magnesium hydroxide and Simethicone 800 mg/10mL; 800 mg/10mL; 80 mg/10mL Suspension, 355 mL
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This medicine belongs to the Aluminium compounds class.
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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 ↗Mylanta Maximum Strength is an over-the-counter liquid suspension taken by mouth that contains three active ingredients. Aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide are antacids, typically used to neutralize stomach acid and relieve heartburn and indigestion. Simethicone (also called dimethicone) is an anti-gas agent commonly used to help break up gas bubbles in the digestive tract. This product is marketed under FDA's OTC monograph rules for antacids and anti-gas medications.
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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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Caramel is a brown coloring substance made by heating sugar. It's added to medicines to give them color and sometimes a slight sweet taste without affecting how the drug works.
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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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Glycerin is a clear, thick liquid derived from plant oils or fats. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a sweetener, and a solvent in medications.
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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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Sodium carbonate is an alkaline mineral salt commonly used in medications as a buffer to help maintain pH balance and improve stability. It may also function as a disintegrant to help tablets break apart in the digestive system.
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Sorbitol is a natural sugar alcohol derived from glucose. It serves as a sweetener, humectant, and bulking agent in medications to improve taste and help maintain moisture in the product.
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Sucralose is a synthetic sweetener made from sugar. It's added to medicines to improve taste without adding calories, helping make bitter or unpleasant-tasting drugs easier to take.
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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.
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Xanthan gum is a thickening and stabilizing ingredient made from fermented corn or other sugars. It's added to medicines to improve texture, prevent separation of liquids and solids, and help the product stay consistent.
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| 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. | |
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| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 62372-0504-12 You're viewing this | 355 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (62372-504-12) | 2016-03-21 | Active |
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🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses relieves: heartburn pressure and bloating commonly referred to as gas acid indigestion sour stomach upset stomach due to these symptoms overindulgence in food and drink
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions shake well before use measure with dosing cup provided adults and children 12 years and over : 10 mL-20 mL (1-2 doses) between meals, at bedtime or as directed by a doctor do not take more than 60 mL (6 doses) in any 24- hour period do not use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks children under 12 years : ask a doctor mL= milliliter
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings Ask a doctor before use if you have • kidney disease • a magnesium restricted diet 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. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away at 1-800-222-1222
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredients (in each 10 mL dose) Aluminum hydroxide (equivalent to dried gel, USP) 800 mg Magnesium hydroxide 800 mg Simethicone 80 mg
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients benzyl alcohol, caramel , carboxymethylcellulose sodium ,flavors, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose, purified water, sodium carbonate, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Antacid Antacid Anti-gas