Antacid aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, simethicone 400 mg/10mL; 400 mg/10mL; 40 mg/10mL Liquid, 355 mL
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
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 ↗This is an over-the-counter liquid antacid taken by mouth. Aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide are bases that are commonly used to neutralize stomach acid and provide temporary relief of heartburn and indigestion. Simethicone (also called dimethicone) is an anti-gas ingredient typically included to help reduce bloating and gas that may accompany stomach discomfort. This product is marketed under the FDA's OTC monograph rules for antacid products.
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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. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
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| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 68788-8506-03 You're viewing this | 355 mL in 1 BOTTLE (68788-8506-3) | 2023-08-15 | Active |
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
USE(S) relieves: • acid indigestion • heartburn • sour stomach • upset stomach and gas associated with these symptoms
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
DIRECTIONS • shake well before use • mL = milliliter • adults and children 12 years and older: take 10 mL to 20 mL four times a day, or as directed by a doctor • children under 12 years: consult a doctor
⚠️ Warnings ▾
WARNINGS Do not take more than 80 mL in a 24-hour period, or use the maximum dosage of this product for more than 2 weeks, except under the advice and supervision of a doctor.
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OTHER INFORMATION • each 10 mL contains: magnesium 170 mg, sodium 5 mg • store at controlled room temperature 20ºC-25ºC (68º-77ºF) • do not freeze
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (in each 10 mL ) Aluminum hydroxide (equiv. to dried gel, USP) 400 mg Magnesium hydroxide 400 mg Simethicone 40 mg
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS ethyl alcohol, flavor, glycerin, hydroxyethyl cellulose, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, saccharin sodium, simethicone emulsion, sorbitol
🎯 Purpose ▾
PURPOSE Antacid Antacid Antigas