Leader Antacid

Manufacturer: Cardinal Health
Effective date: 2019-01-03
Label type: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version: 3
Source: legacy-cache
Hydrated at: 2026-08-02 00:34:56

Label at a glance#

ProductLeader Antacid Regular Strength

Active ingredientALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE, DIMETHICONE

Label structure9 sections

Indications and uses

for the relief of: • acid indigestion • heartburn • sour stomach • upset stomach associated with these symptoms • pressure and bloating commonly referred to as gas

Dosage and administration

• shake well before using • adults and children 12 years and older: take 2 to 4 teaspoonsful (10-20 mL) 4 times a day or as directed by a physician • do not take more than 16 teaspoonsful in 24 hours or use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks • children under 12 years: consult a physician

Storage and handling

• each teaspoonful contains: magnesium 85 mg • does not meet USP requirements for preservative effectiveness

Contacts and useful links#

PhoneLabel contact1-800-719-9260

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredients (in each 5 mL = teaspoonful)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Aluminum hydroxide (equiv. to dried gel, USP) 200 mg

Magnesium hydroxide 200 mg

Simethicone 20 mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Antacid

Antigas

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

for the relief of:

acid indigestion
heartburn
sour stomach
upset stomach associated with these symptoms
pressure and bloating commonly referred to as gas

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Ask a doctor before use if you have

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

kidney disease
a magnesium-restricted diet

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

presently taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs.

When using this product

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

do not exceed 16 teaspoonsful (80 mL) in a 24-hour period, or use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks, unless directed by a doctor

Keep out of reach of children.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

shake well before using
adults and children 12 years and older: take 2 to 4 teaspoonsful (10-20 mL) 4 times a day or as directed by a physician
do not take more than 16 teaspoonsful in 24 hours or use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks
children under 12 years: consult a physician

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

each teaspoonful contains: magnesium 85 mg
does not meet USP requirements for preservative effectiveness

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

butylparaben, flavor, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethylcellulose sodium, peppermint oil, propylparaben, purified water, saccharin sodium, simethicone emulsion, sorbitol, sorbitol solution

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

1-800-719-9260

Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

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Antacid

Regular Strength

Antacid & Antigas

Fast Relief of

Heartburn

Acid Indigestion

Pressure & Bloating (gas)

Mint Flavor

DailyMed Billing Units#

Package NDC, Billing unit, Product NDC table
Package NDC	Billing unit	Product NDC	DailyMed indexing SPL	SPL version	Effective
37205-314-40	ML - Milliliter	37205-314	3b9e40d4-f03c-460c-a788-f0949db33f84	1	2012-07-24

DailyMed Socrata Ingredients#

Ingredient, Type, UNII table
Ingredient	Type	UNII	SPL version
ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE	ACTIVE INGREDIENT	5QB0T2IUN0	2
DIMETHICONE	ACTIVE INGREDIENT	92RU3N3Y1O	2
MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE	ACTIVE INGREDIENT	NBZ3QY004S	2
ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE	ACTIVE MOIETY	5QB0T2IUN0	2
DIMETHICONE	ACTIVE MOIETY	92RU3N3Y1O	2
HYDROXIDE ION	ACTIVE MOIETY	9159UV381P	2
BUTYLPARABEN	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	3QPI1U3FV8	2
CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	K679OBS311	2
CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	OP1R32D61U	2
HYPROMELLOSES	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	3NXW29V3WO	2
PEPPERMINT OIL	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	AV092KU4JH	2
PROPYLPARABEN	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	Z8IX2SC1OH	2
SACCHARIN SODIUM DIHYDRATE	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	SB8ZUX40TY	2
SILICON DIOXIDE	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	ETJ7Z6XBU4	2
SORBITOL	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	506T60A25R	2
WATER	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	059QF0KO0R	2

Products#

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Leader Antacid Regular Strength
Aluminum hydroxide, Magnesium hydroxide, Simethicone
ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE
MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
MAGNESIUM CATION
HYDROXIDE ION
DIMETHICONE
SILICON DIOXIDE
BUTYLPARABEN
HYPROMELLOSES
CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE
CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM
PEPPERMINT OIL
PROPYLPARABEN
WATER
SACCHARIN SODIUM
SORBITOL

NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDC	Package NDC
37205-314	37205-314-40

Ingredients#

Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.

DailyMed ingredient rows page 1 of 1 · 13 matching rows.

Name, UNII, Kind table
Name	UNII	Kind
ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE	5QB0T2IUN0	ACTIB
MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE	NBZ3QY004S	ACTIB
DIMETHICONE	92RU3N3Y1O	ACTIB
SILICON DIOXIDE	ETJ7Z6XBU4	IACT
BUTYLPARABEN	3QPI1U3FV8	IACT
HYPROMELLOSES	3NXW29V3WO	IACT
CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE	OP1R32D61U	IACT
CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM	K679OBS311	IACT
PEPPERMINT OIL	AV092KU4JH	IACT
PROPYLPARABEN	Z8IX2SC1OH	IACT
WATER	059QF0KO0R	IACT
SACCHARIN SODIUM	SB8ZUX40TY	IACT
SORBITOL	506T60A25R	IACT

Source Document#

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Inactive ingredient matches#

Inactive Ingredient Database values describe FDA-listed use contexts. The match method and ambiguity count are shown because ingredient names, routes, and dosage forms are not always unique. Browse recovered IID releases and source provenance.

Inactive ingredient links page 1 of 6 · 330 matching rows.

DailyMed ingredient, IID ingredient, UNII table
DailyMed ingredient	IID ingredient	UNII	Dosage form / route	Potency	Maximum daily exposure	Match
SILICON DIOXIDE	SILICON DIOXIDE	ETJ7Z6XBU4	FILM, EXTENDED RELEASE / TRANSDERMAL	49 mg		Exact identifier — unii candidate 49 equally ranked IID candidates
HYPROMELLOSES	HYPROMELLOSE	3NXW29V3WO	CAPSULE, COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL	NA		Exact identifier — unii candidate 27 equally ranked IID candidates
SILICON DIOXIDE	SILICON DIOXIDE	ETJ7Z6XBU4	TAMPON / VAGINAL	NA		Exact identifier — unii candidate 49 equally ranked IID candidates
CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM	CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM	K679OBS311	INJECTION / INTRASYNOVIAL	0.1 %w/v		Exact identifier — unii candidate 44 equally ranked IID candidates
PROPYLPARABEN	PROPYLPARABEN	Z8IX2SC1OH	INJECTION / INFILTRATION	0.35 mg		Exact identifier — unii candidate 68 equally ranked IID candidates
SACCHARIN SODIUM DIHYDRATE	SACCHARIN SODIUM	SB8ZUX40TY	TABLET, FILM COATED / ORAL	2 mg		Exact identifier — unii candidate 34 equally ranked IID candidates
HYPROMELLOSES	HYPROMELLOSE	3NXW29V3WO	TABLET, CHEWABLE / ORAL	11.8 mg		Exact identifier — unii candidate 27 equally ranked IID candidates
CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM	CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM	K679OBS311	PASTE, DENTIFRICE / DENTAL	1.2 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii candidate 44 equally ranked IID candidates
SORBITOL	SORBITOL	506T60A25R	GUM, CHEWING / BUCCAL		5110 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 44 equally ranked IID candidates
CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE	MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE	OP1R32D61U	TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL		5119 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 28 equally ranked IID candidates
PROPYLPARABEN	PROPYLPARABEN	Z8IX2SC1OH	SOLUTION / ORAL	100 mg		Exact identifier — unii candidate 68 equally ranked IID candidates
SILICON DIOXIDE	SILICON DIOXIDE	ETJ7Z6XBU4	TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE / ORAL		1190 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 49 equally ranked IID candidates
PEPPERMINT OIL	PEPPERMINT OIL	AV092KU4JH	CAPSULE / ORAL		60 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 21 equally ranked IID candidates
CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM	CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM	K679OBS311	CAPSULE / ORAL	160 mg		Exact identifier — unii candidate 44 equally ranked IID candidates
SORBITOL	SORBITOL	506T60A25R	SUSPENSION / ORAL		45000 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 44 equally ranked IID candidates
PEPPERMINT OIL	PEPPERMINT OIL	AV092KU4JH	TABLET, ORALLY DISINTEGRATING / ORAL		3 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 21 equally ranked IID candidates
PROPYLPARABEN	PROPYLPARABEN	Z8IX2SC1OH	INJECTION / INTRALESIONAL	0.02 %w/v		Exact identifier — unii candidate 68 equally ranked IID candidates
HYPROMELLOSES	HYPROMELLOSE	3NXW29V3WO	CAPSULE, COATED PELLETS / ORAL	3.32 mg		Exact identifier — unii candidate 27 equally ranked IID candidates
SORBITOL	SORBITOL	506T60A25R	POWDER, FOR SUSPENSION / ORAL		12000 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 44 equally ranked IID candidates
HYPROMELLOSES	HYPROMELLOSE	3NXW29V3WO	TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE / ORAL		79 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 27 equally ranked IID candidates
CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM	CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM	K679OBS311	INJECTION, POWDER, FOR SUSPENSION / INTRA-ARTICULAR		25 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 44 equally ranked IID candidates
PROPYLPARABEN	PROPYLPARABEN	Z8IX2SC1OH	SOLUTION / RESPIRATORY (INHALATION)	0.01 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii candidate 68 equally ranked IID candidates
CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM	CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM	K679OBS311	GRANULE, FOR SUSPENSION / ORAL	15.63 mg/5ml		Exact identifier — unii candidate 44 equally ranked IID candidates
SILICON DIOXIDE	SILICON DIOXIDE	ETJ7Z6XBU4	CAPSULE, COATED PELLETS / ORAL		69 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 49 equally ranked IID candidates
BUTYLPARABEN	BUTYLPARABEN	3QPI1U3FV8	SOLUTION / ORAL		6 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 15 equally ranked IID candidates
PROPYLPARABEN	PROPYLPARABEN	Z8IX2SC1OH	TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL	0.12 mg		Exact identifier — unii candidate 68 equally ranked IID candidates
CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM	CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM	K679OBS311	CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL		4 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 44 equally ranked IID candidates
SORBITOL	SORBITOL	506T60A25R	INJECTION / INTRAVENOUS		1276 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 44 equally ranked IID candidates
SACCHARIN SODIUM DIHYDRATE	SACCHARIN SODIUM	SB8ZUX40TY	SUSPENSION / ORAL	5000 mg/5ml		Exact identifier — unii candidate 34 equally ranked IID candidates
SILICON DIOXIDE	SILICON DIOXIDE	ETJ7Z6XBU4	INSERT / VAGINAL		8 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 49 equally ranked IID candidates
SILICON DIOXIDE	SILICON DIOXIDE	ETJ7Z6XBU4	TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL		450 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 49 equally ranked IID candidates
CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE	MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE	OP1R32D61U	TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL		615 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 28 equally ranked IID candidates
PROPYLPARABEN	PROPYLPARABEN	Z8IX2SC1OH	SUPPOSITORY / VAGINAL	NA		Exact identifier — unii candidate 68 equally ranked IID candidates
PEPPERMINT OIL	PEPPERMINT OIL	AV092KU4JH	SPRAY, METERED / SUBLINGUAL		1 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 21 equally ranked IID candidates
PROPYLPARABEN	PROPYLPARABEN	Z8IX2SC1OH	CAPSULE / ORAL		1 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 68 equally ranked IID candidates
SORBITOL	SORBITOL	506T60A25R	LOTION / TOPICAL	10.7 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii candidate 44 equally ranked IID candidates
CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE	MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE	OP1R32D61U	GRANULE, DELAYED RELEASE / ORAL	789.6 mg		Exact identifier — unii candidate 28 equally ranked IID candidates
PROPYLPARABEN	PROPYLPARABEN	Z8IX2SC1OH	SOLUTION / TOPICAL		24 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 68 equally ranked IID candidates
CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM	CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM	K679OBS311	SOLUTION / ORAL		3480 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 44 equally ranked IID candidates
HYPROMELLOSES	HYPROMELLOSE	3NXW29V3WO	TABLET, ORALLY DISINTEGRATING / ORAL		41 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 27 equally ranked IID candidates
HYPROMELLOSES	HYPROMELLOSE	3NXW29V3WO	LOTION / TOPICAL	0.1 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii candidate 27 equally ranked IID candidates
CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE	MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE	OP1R32D61U	CAPSULE, COATED PELLETS / ORAL		456 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 28 equally ranked IID candidates
SILICON DIOXIDE	SILICON DIOXIDE	ETJ7Z6XBU4	GEL / VAGINAL	8 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii candidate 49 equally ranked IID candidates
PEPPERMINT OIL	PEPPERMINT OIL	AV092KU4JH	FILM, SOLUBLE / BUCCAL		3 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 21 equally ranked IID candidates
SILICON DIOXIDE	SILICON DIOXIDE	ETJ7Z6XBU4	GEL / TOPICAL		6 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 49 equally ranked IID candidates
PEPPERMINT OIL	PEPPERMINT OIL	AV092KU4JH	OINTMENT / TOPICAL	0.2 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii candidate 21 equally ranked IID candidates
PROPYLPARABEN	PROPYLPARABEN	Z8IX2SC1OH	INJECTION / INTRA-ARTICULAR	0.03 %w/v		Exact identifier — unii candidate 68 equally ranked IID candidates
PROPYLPARABEN	PROPYLPARABEN	Z8IX2SC1OH	LOTION / TOPICAL		140 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 68 equally ranked IID candidates
SACCHARIN SODIUM DIHYDRATE	SACCHARIN SODIUM	SB8ZUX40TY	SOLUTION / RECTAL		665 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 34 equally ranked IID candidates
PROPYLPARABEN	PROPYLPARABEN	Z8IX2SC1OH	CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL	0.22 mg		Exact identifier — unii candidate 68 equally ranked IID candidates
SACCHARIN SODIUM DIHYDRATE	SACCHARIN SODIUM	SB8ZUX40TY	AEROSOL, METERED / RESPIRATORY (INHALATION)	0.05 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii candidate 34 equally ranked IID candidates
HYPROMELLOSES	HYPROMELLOSE	3NXW29V3WO	INSERT / VAGINAL	54.21 mg		Exact identifier — unii candidate 27 equally ranked IID candidates
SILICON DIOXIDE	SILICON DIOXIDE	ETJ7Z6XBU4	FILM, SOLUBLE / ORAL		2 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 49 equally ranked IID candidates
CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM	CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM	K679OBS311	FILM, SOLUBLE / BUCCAL		47 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 44 equally ranked IID candidates
CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM	CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM	K679OBS311	INJECTION / INTRAMUSCULAR		30 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 44 equally ranked IID candidates
PROPYLPARABEN	PROPYLPARABEN	Z8IX2SC1OH	SOLUTION, CONCENTRATE / ORAL	0.2 mg/1ml		Exact identifier — unii candidate 68 equally ranked IID candidates
CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM	CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM	K679OBS311	INJECTION, SUSPENSION / INTRALESIONAL		15 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 44 equally ranked IID candidates
SACCHARIN SODIUM DIHYDRATE	SACCHARIN SODIUM	SB8ZUX40TY	TABLET / ORAL		43 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 34 equally ranked IID candidates
SACCHARIN SODIUM DIHYDRATE	SACCHARIN SODIUM	SB8ZUX40TY	GEL / DENTAL	0.3 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii candidate 34 equally ranked IID candidates
BUTYLPARABEN	BUTYLPARABEN	3QPI1U3FV8	LOTION / TOPICAL		4 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 15 equally ranked IID candidates

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Brand	Generic	Manufacturer	SPL set ID	Effective date	Available safety fields	Join
27bd3d3d-caf7-4524-934c-e89ad4ca7333			2bcacacc-8467-40e9-82f6-a560e69bd055	2021-11-11	Warnings	Exact identifier spl set id: 2bcacacc-8467-40e9-82f6-a560e69bd055

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