REGULAR STRENGTH ANTACID AND ANTIGAS aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, dimethicone 200 mg/5mL; 200 mg/5mL; 20 mg/5mL Suspension, 355 mL
🆔 Identity & classification
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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 a regular strength antacid and antigas suspension taken by mouth. It contains aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide, which are alkaline compounds typically used to neutralize stomach acid and provide relief from heartburn and indigestion. The product also contains dimethicone, an anti-gas ingredient commonly included to help reduce bloating and gas discomfort. This is an over-the-counter monograph product, meaning it is marketed under established FDA category rules for antacids and antigas products.
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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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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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| Price system | Per mL | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | $0.011 | $3.73 / 355 ml |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | $0.0353 | $12.53 / 355 ml |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 70677-1063-01 You're viewing this | 355 mL in 1 BOTTLE (70677-1063-1) | 2023-06-01 | Active |
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🎯 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 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 ▾
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 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 5 mL teaspoonful contains: magnesium 85 mg, sodium 3 mg store at room temperature protect from freezing keep tightly closed
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredients (in each 5 mL teaspoonful) Aluminum hydroxide 200 mg (equivalent to dried gel, USP) Magnesium hydroxide 200 mg Simethicone 20mg
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients benzyl alcohol, butylparaben, flavor (contains alcohol), hydroxyethylcellulose, propylparaben, purified water, saccharin sodium, sorbitol solution
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purposes Antacid Antigas