REGULAR STRENGTH ANTACID aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, dimethicone 200 mg/5mL; 200 mg/5mL; 20 mg/5mL Liquid, 355 mL — NDC 68788-7841-03 package photo

REGULAR STRENGTH ANTACID aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, dimethicone 200 mg/5mL; 200 mg/5mL; 20 mg/5mL Liquid, 355 mL

by Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. · 355 mL in 1 BOTTLE (68788-7841-3)
NDC 68788-7841-03
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 68788-7841-3 billing pads the package segment with a zero
OTC On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Sep 17, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
📋 All sources & update times →

🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 68788-7841-3
Product NDC 68788-7841
11-digit billing NDC 68788784103
NCPDP billing unit ML — per mL (volume)
RxCUI 307746
UNII 5QB0T2IUN0, NBZ3QY004S, 92RU3N3Y1O
Application # M001
SPL Set ID ad3e7ebe-f2a9-4305-b370-59785f5396c8
Established class (EPC) Calculi Dissolution Agent; Osmotic Activity
Mechanism of action Magnesium Ion Exchange Activity
Physiologic effect Increased Large Intestinal Motility; Inhibition Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption; Inhibition Small Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2021-01-19
Route ORAL
Dosage form LIQUID
Substance ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE; MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE; DIMETHICONE, UNSPECIFIED
GPI-14 48991003101810
GPI class Geri-Lanta
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 68788-7841-3 — a 5-4-1 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the package segment → 68788-7841-03. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Aluminium compounds class.

Drug family (ATC) Aluminium compounds
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerPreferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.
FDA applicationM001 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code68788
First marketedJan 2021
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio825 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

📖 About the active ingredient MedlinePlus · NLM
General information about the ingredient itself — the description of this specific product follows below.

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 ↗
🧪 What is this product?

This is a regular strength liquid antacid taken by mouth. It contains two antacids (aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide) that are typically used to neutralize stomach acid and relieve heartburn and indigestion. The product also contains dimethicone, which is commonly included in antacid formulas to reduce gas and bloating by breaking up gas bubbles in the digestive tract. This is an over-the-counter monograph product marketed under FDA category rules.

Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

💊 What it looks like

FlavorLemon
One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.
Where does this data come from?
Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.

🧪 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.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII LKG8494WBH
    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.
  • UNII 3QPI1U3FV8
    A preservative derived from benzoic acid that prevents bacterial and fungal growth in medicines. It helps extend shelf life and maintain product safety during storage and use.
  • UNII S38J6RZN16
    Hydroxyethyl cellulose is a plant-derived thickening agent made from cellulose. In medicines, it acts as a binder to hold ingredients together, a thickener to adjust product texture, and a film-former to create smooth coatings on tablets.
  • UNII Z8IX2SC1OH
    Propylparaben is a chemical preservative used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in medicines and personal care products. It helps extend shelf life and maintain product safety during storage.
  • UNII SB8ZUX40TY
    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.
  • UNII 506T60A25R
    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.
  • UNII 059QF0KO0R
    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.

The official label also statesbenzyl alcohol, butylparaben, flavor (contains alcohol), hydroxyethylcellulose, propylparaben, purified water, saccharin sodium, sorbitol solution

Label-section wording can be broader than the structured product block and may mention additional formulation ingredients.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMedingredient 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.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 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 systemPer mLPer 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.
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No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Antacid 400 mg/10mL; 400 mg/10mL; 40 mg/10mL 00536-1293-83 Rugby 355 ml $0.010 Availability likely
Regular Strength Antacid/Antigas 400 mg/10mL; 400 mg/10mL; 40 mg/10mL 00536-1317-83 RUGBY 355 ml $0.010 Availability likely
Regular Strength Antacid 400 mg/10mL; 400 mg/10mL; 40 mg/10mL 46122-0433-40 AMERISOURCEBERGEN 355 ml $0.010 Availability likely
Regular Strength Antacid 400 mg/10mL; 400 mg/10mL; 40 mg/10mL 46122-0434-40 AMERISOURCEBERGEN 355 ml $0.010 Availability likely
Antacid Mint 400 mg/10mL; 400 mg/10mL; 40 mg/10mL 70000-0063-01 CARDINAL 355 ml $0.010 Availability likely
Regular Strength Antacid And Antigas 200 mg/5mL; 200 mg/5mL; 20 mg/5mL 70677-1063-01 STRATEGIC 355 ml $0.010 Availability likely
Regular Strength Antacid And Antigas 200 mg/5mL; 200 mg/5mL; 20 mg/5mL 70677-1066-01 STRATEGIC 355 ml $0.010 Availability likely
QCH Regular Strength Antacid 509 400 mg/10mL; 400 mg/10mL; 40 mg/10mL 83324-0121-12 Chain 355 ml $0.010 Availability likely
Antacid Mint 200 mg/5mL; 200 mg/5mL; 20 mg/5mL 63868-0694-57 Chain 355 ml $0.011 FDA listed
Regular Strength Antacid 200 mg/5mL; 200 mg/5mL; 20 mg/5mL 63868-0712-57 Chain 355 ml $0.011 FDA listed
Mag-AL Plus 1200 mg/30mL; 1200 mg/30mL; 120 mg/30mL 00121-1761-30 PAI 10 cups FDA listed
Advanced Regular Strength Antacid 200 mg/5mL; 200 mg/5mL; 20 mg/5mL 00363-1639-12 WALGREEN 355 ml FDA listed
Regular Strength Antacid Antigas 200 mg/5mL; 200 mg/5mL; 20 mg/5mL 00363-2628-12 WALGREEN 355 ml FDA listed
Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide, and Simethicone 1200 mg/30mL; 1200 mg/30mL; 120 mg/30mL 00904-7557-73 Major 10 cups FDA listed
Regular Strength Antacid And Gas Relief 200 mg/5mL; 20 mg/5mL; 200 mg/5mL 11822-3324-07 RITE 355 ml Discontinued
Geri-Lanta Antacid Antigas 200 mg/5mL; 200 mg/5mL; 20 mg/5mL 17856-0630-01 ATLANTIC 50 cups FDA listed
Antacid Plus 400 mg/10mL; 400 mg/10mL; 40 mg/10mL 21130-0629-12 BETTER 355 ml FDA listed
Melox 200 mg/5mL; 200 mg/5mL; 20 mg/5mL 27854-0115-01 Belmora 355 ml FDA listed
Melox 400 mg/10mL; 400 mg/10mL; 40 mg/10mL 27854-0117-01 Belmora 355 ml FDA listed
Regular Strength Antacid 400 mg/10mL; 400 mg/10mL; 40 mg/10mL 30142-0637-12 KROGER 355 ml FDA listed
Regular Strength Antacid Mint 400 mg/10mL; 400 mg/10mL; 40 mg/10mL 30142-0639-12 KROGER 355 ml FDA listed
Regular Strength Antacid Mint 400 mg/10mL; 400 mg/10mL; 40 mg/10mL 36800-0582-40 Topco 355 ml FDA listed
Regular Strength Antacid Mint 400 mg/10mL; 400 mg/10mL; 40 mg/10mL 37808-0099-12 H 355 ml FDA listed
Antacid 400 mg/10mL; 400 mg/10mL; 40 mg/10mL 37808-0554-05 H 355 ml FDA listed
Geri-Lanta Antacid 200 mg/5mL; 200 mg/5mL; 20 mg/5mL 50090-4259-00 A-S 355 ml FDA listed
Antacid And Gasrelief 400 mg/10mL; 400 mg/10mL; 40 mg/10mL 50804-0629-12 GOODSENSE 355 ml FDA listed
Advanced Antacid Mint 400 mg/10mL; 400 mg/10mL; 40 mg/10mL 50804-0639-12 GOODSENSE 355 ml FDA listed
Mag-Al Plus 200 mg/5mL; 200 mg/5mL; 20 mg/5mL 55154-9429-05 Cardinal 5 cups FDA listed
Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide and Simethicone 1200 mg/30mL; 1200 mg/30mL; 120 mg/30mL 57237-0316-31 Rising 100 cups FDA listed
Ko-Lanta 200 mg/5mL; 200 mg/5mL; 20 mg/5mL 57896-0004-12 Geri-Care 355 ml FDA listed
Geri-Lanta Antacid Antigas 200 mg/5mL; 200 mg/5mL; 20 mg/5mL 57896-0629-06 Geri-Care 177 ml Discontinued
Geri-Mox Antacid Antigas 200 mg/5mL; 200 mg/5mL; 20 mg/5mL 57896-0639-12 Geri-Care 355 ml FDA listed
Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide, and Simethicone 200 mg/5mL; 200 mg/5mL; 20 mg/5mL 60687-0877-76 American 10 cups FDA listed
Regular Strength Antacid 200 mg/5mL; 200 mg/5mL; 20 mg/5mL 63941-0629-12 VALU 355 ml FDA listed
Regular Strength Antacid Antigas 200 mg/5mL; 200 mg/5mL; 20 mg/5mL 63941-0639-12 VALU 355 ml FDA listed
Regular Strength Antacid/Antigas 400 mg/10mL; 400 mg/10mL; 40 mg/10mL 68071-5289-01 NuCare 355 ml FDA listed
Regular Strength Antacid 200 mg/5mL; 200 mg/5mL; 20 mg/5mLthis 68788-7841-03 Preferred 355 ml FDA listed
Geri-Lanta Antacid Antigas 200 mg/5mL; 200 mg/5mL; 20 mg/5mL 68788-8169-03 Preferred 355 ml FDA listed
Antacid 400 mg/10mL; 400 mg/10mL; 40 mg/10mL 68788-8506-03 Preferred 355 ml FDA listed
Regular Strength Antacid Antigas 400 mg/10mL; 400 mg/10mL; 40 mg/10mL 69256-0503-05 Harris 355 ml FDA listed
Regular Strength Antacid 400 mg/10mL; 400 mg/10mL; 40 mg/10mL 69842-0286-12 CVS 355 ml FDA listed
Regular Strength Antacid Mint 400 mg/10mL; 400 mg/10mL; 40 mg/10mL 69842-0355-26 CVS 769 ml FDA listed
Antacid Antigas 400 mg/10mL; 400 mg/10mL; 40 mg/10mL 72476-0503-05 Retail 355 ml FDA listed
Antacid 400 mg/10mL; 400 mg/10mL; 40 mg/10mL 72476-0509-05 Retail 355 ml FDA listed
Kesin MAG-AL Plus 200 mg/5mL; 200 mg/5mL; 20 mg/5mL 81033-0006-01 Kesin 100 cups FDA listed
Regular Strength Antacid Antigas 400 mg/10mL; 400 mg/10mL; 40 mg/10mL 83324-0125-12 Chain 355 ml FDA listed
Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide and Simethicone 1200 mg/30mL; 1200 mg/30mL; 120 mg/30mL 84415-0017-01 Everpharm 100 cups FDA listed
About this product: other versions of the same ingredient, strength and form are listed above, least expensive first, with FDA equivalence ratings where available.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

🏛️
2021
On the market since
Jan 2021
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
5 years listed
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No generic listed yet
brand only
ℹ️No FDA-approved generic found

We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

🔬 Reported adverse events (FAERS)

Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for REGULAR STRENGTH ANTACID (this brand).

Top reported reactions

Fatigue4,897
Nausea4,313
Pain4,083
Dyspnoea3,895
Diarrhoea3,763
Vomiting3,664
Pneumonia3,276

Reporter sex

47,209 reports

Serious outcomes

Hospitalization22,534
Death7,180
Life-threatening5,548
Disabling4,074
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2019 2021 2023 2026 3,630 0
Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).
Where does this data come from?
Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
68788-7841-03 You're viewing this 355 mL in 1 BOTTLE (68788-7841-3) 2021-01-19 Active

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Over-the-counter (OTC) product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos ✓ Available
Inactive ingredients (structured) ✓ Available
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope.
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Is this NDC FDA-approved?
An NDC listing does not by itself establish FDA approval — the NDC Directory records that a product is listed with FDA, not that it was reviewed and approved. This listing's marketing category is "Otc Monograph Drug". Products approved under an application carry an NDA, ANDA, or BLA number.
Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 68788-7841-3, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 68788-7841-03, written without dashes as 68788784103. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 68788-7841-03, the first segment (68788) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.; the middle segment (7841) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (03) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as an over-the-counter product, so it does not require a prescription. Follow the package directions, and ask your pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is right for you.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official Drug Facts labeling, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage 17 words

Uses relieves • heartburn • sour stomach • acid indigestion • the symptoms referred to as gas

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 58 words

Directions • shake well before use • adults and children 12 years and older: take 2 to 4 teaspoonfuls between meals, at bedtime, or as directed by a doctor • do not take more than 24 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours or use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks • children under 12 years: ask a doctor

⚠️ Warnings 66 words

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 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 27 words

Other information • each 5 mL teaspoonful contains: magnesium 85 mg, sodium 3 mg • store at room temperature • protect from freezing • keep tightly closed

🧪 Active Ingredient 22 words

Active ingredients (in each 5 mL teaspoonful) Aluminum hydroxide 200 mg (equivalent to dried gel, USP) Magnesium hydroxide 200 mg Simethicone 20mg

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 16 words

Inactive ingredients benzyl alcohol, butylparaben, flavor (contains alcohol), hydroxyethylcellulose, propylparaben, purified water, saccharin sodium, sorbitol solution

🎯 Purpose 3 words

Purposes Antacid Antigas

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.