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Antacid/Gas Oral suspension

Additional titles for this drug

Alamag Plus Suspension, Aldroxicon-1 200mg-200mg-20mg/5ml Suspension, Almacone 200mg-200mg-20mg/5ml Suspension, Almacone Double Strength 400mg-400mg-40mg/5ml Suspension, Aluminum/Magnesium/Simethicone 200mg-200mg-20mg/5ml Liquid, Aluminum/Magnesium/Simethicone 400mg-400mg-40mg/5ml Liquid, Antacid Double Strength Suspension, Antacid Fast Acting Suspension, Antacid Maximum Strength/Fast Acting Suspension, Antacid Suspension, CVS Antacid 200mg-200mg-20mg/5ml Liquid, CVS Antacid 200mg-200mg-20mg/5ml Liquid (Cooling Mint), CVS Antacid Maximum Strength 400mg-400mg-40mg/5ml Liquid, CVS Fast Relief Antacid Liquid (Cooling Mint), GERI-LANTA 200mg-200mg-20mg/5ml Suspension, GNP Antacid 200mg-200mg-20mg/5ml Liquid, GNP Antacid 200mg-200mg-20mg/5ml Suspension (Mint), GNP Antacid Maximum Strength 400mg-400mg-40mg/5ml Suspension (Cherry), GNP Liquid Antacid Maximum Strength 400mg-400mg-40mg/5ml Suspension, GoodSense Antacid 200mg-200mg-20mg/5ml Suspension, GoodSense Antacid Liquid (Mint), GoodSense Antacid Maximum Strength 400mg-400mg-40mg/5ml Suspension, GoodSense Antacid Plus Anti-Gas Maximum Strength 400mg-400mg-40mg/5ml Suspension (Cherry), Leader Antacid Anti-Gas Maximum Strength Suspension, Maalox Advanced Maximum Strength Suspension (Mint), Maalox Advanced Maximum Strength Suspension (Wild Berry), Maalox Advanced Maxiumum Strength Suspension (Cherry), Maalox Advanced Regular Strength Suspension (Mint), Maalox Max Plus Antigas Suspension, Maalox Max Suspension (Cherry), Maalox Max Suspension (Lemon), Maalox Max Suspension (Mint), Maalox Max Suspension (Vanilla Creme), Maalox Max Suspension (Wild Berry), Maalox Multi-Symptom Suspension (Wild Berry), Maalox Smooth Suspension (Cherry), Maalox Suspension (Cooling Mint), Mag-Al Plus With Simethicone 200mg-200mg-20mg/5ml Suspension, Mag-Al Plus XS With Simethicone 400mg-400mg-40mg/5ml Suspension, Mi-Acid 200mg-200mg-20mg/5ml Suspension, Mi-Acid Double Strength 400mg-400mg-40mg/5ml Suspension, Mintox 200mg-200mg-20mg/5ml Suspension (Mint Creme), Mintox Maximum Strength Suspension (Lemon Creme), Mylanta 200mg-200mg-20mg/5ml Suspension, Mylanta Maximum Strength Suspension, Mylanta Maximum Strength Suspension (Cherry), Mylanta Maximum Strength Suspension (Mint), Mylanta Maximum Strength Suspension (Orange Creme), Mylanta Regular Strength Suspension (Cherry), Mylanta Regular Strength Suspension (Mint), Premier Value Antacid 200mg-200mg-20mg/5ml Liquid, Premier Value Antacid 200mg-200mg-20mg/5ml Suspension (Mint Creme), Premier Value Antacid Extra Strength 400mg-400mg-40mg/5ml Suspension, Publix Antacid/ Antigas Suspension, Publix Maximum Strength Antacid/Anti-Gas 400mg-400mg-40mg/5ml Suspension (Cherry), Rulox Plus Suspension, Rulox Suspension, Select Brand Antacid/Antigas Maximum Strength Suspension, Select Brand Antacid/Antigas Suspension, Select Brand Antacid/Antigas Suspension (Mint), Today's Health Antacid 200mg-200mg-20mg/5ml Suspension (Mint Creme), Today's Health Antacid/Antigas Extra Strength 400mg-400mg-40mg/5ml Suspension, Today's Health Antacid/Antigas Fast Acting 200mg-200mg-20mg/5ml Suspension, Today's Health Antacid/Antigas Liquid (Cool Mint), Top Care Antacid 200mg-200mg-20mg/5ml Suspension, Top Care Antacid Maximum Strength 400mg-400mg-40mg/5ml Suspension, Top Care Antacid Plus Anti-Gas Maximum Strength 400mg-400mg-40mg/5ml Suspension (Cherry), Top Care Fast Relief Antacid Liquid (Mint), Uni-Lan II Suspension (Lemon), Uni-Lan Suspension (Lemon), Walgreens Antacid Liquid (Mint), Walgreens Antacid M Liquid, Walgreens Antacid M Suspension, Walgreens Comfort Gel Extra Strength Suspension, Walgreens Comfort Gel Suspension, Walgreens Comfort Gel Suspension (Cherry)

What is this medicine?

ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE; MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE; SIMETHICONE (a LOO mi num hye DROX ide; mag NEE zhum hye DROX ide; sye METH i kone) is an antacid and antigas medicine. It is used to relieve the symptoms of indigestion, heartburn, sour stomach, and the discomfort caused by gas.

How should I use this medicine?

Take this medicine by mouth. Follow the directions on the label. Shake well before using. Use a specially marked spoon or container to measure your medicine. Ask your pharmacist if you do not have one. Household spoons are not accurate. Antacids are usually taken after meals and at bedtime or as directed by your doctor or health care professional. After taking the medication, drink a full glass of water. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 6 years old for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
bone or joint aches and pains
confusion or irritability
headache
loss of appetite
nausea, vomiting
unusually weak or tired

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

chalky taste
constipation
diarrhea
hemorrhoids

What may interact with this medicine?

amphetamine
antibiotics
captopril
delavirdine
gabapentin
heart medicines, such as digoxin or digitoxin
hyoscyamine
iron salts
isoniazid
medicines for breathing difficulties like ipratropium and tiotropium
medicines for diabetes
medicines for fungal infections like itraconazole and ketoconazole
medicines for osteoporosis like alendronate, etidronate, risedronate and tiludronate
medicines for overactive bladder like oxybutynin and tolterodine
medicines for seizures like ethotoin and phenytoin
methenamine
mycophenolate
pancrelipase
penicillamine
phenothiazines like chlorpromazine, mesoridazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine
quinidine
rosuvastatin
sodium fluoride
sodium polystyrene sulfonate
sotalol
sucralfate
tacrolimus
thyroid hormones like levothyroxine
ursodiol
vitamin D
zalcitabine

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Do not freeze. Protect from light and moisture. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

bowel, intestinal, or stomach disease
constipation
diarrhea
kidney disease
liver disease
on a sodium (salt) restricted diet
stomach bleeding or obstruction
an unusual or allergic reaction to aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, simethicone, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using this medicine?

Tell your doctor or healthcare professional if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse. Do not treat yourself for stomach problems with this medicine for more than 2 weeks. See a doctor if you have black tarry stools, rectal bleeding, or if you feel unusually tired. Do not change to another antacid product without advice.

If you are taking other medicines, leave an interval of at least 2 hours before or after taking this medicine.

To help reduce constipation, drink several glasses of water a day.