MAXIMUM STRENGTH ANTACID AND ANTIGAS

Manufacturer
RITE AID PHARMACY | GCP Laboratories
Effective date
2017-12-19
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
1
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-02 01:06:16

Label at a glance#

ProductMAXIMUM STRENGTH ANTACID AND ANTIGAS
Active ingredientALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE, DIMETHICONE
Label structure8 sections

Indications and uses

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

Dosage and administration

shake well before use adults and children 12 years of age and older: take 2 to 4 teaspoonfuls (10-20 mL) between meals, at bedtime or as directed by a doctor do not take more than 8 teaspoonfuls (40 mL) in a 24 hour period or use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Storage and handling

• each 5 mL teaspoonful contains: magnesium 165 mg, sodium 1 mg • store at room temperature • protect from freezing  • keep tightly closed • TAMPER-EVIDENT: Do not use if breakaway band on bottle is missing or broken.

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredients (in each 5 mL teaspoonful)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Aluminum hydroxide 400mg (equivalent to dried gel, USP)
Magnesium hydroxide 400 mg
Simethicone 40mg

Purposes

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Antacid

Antigas

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

relieves

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

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

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.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

  • shake well before use
  • adults and children 12 years of age and older: take 2 to 4 teaspoonfuls (10-20 mL) between meals, at bedtime or as directed by a doctor
  • do not take more than 8 teaspoonfuls (40 mL) in a 24 hour period or use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks
  • children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

• each 5 mL teaspoonful contains: magnesium 165 mg, sodium 1 mg
• store at room temperature

• protect from freezing
 • keep tightly closed

• TAMPER-EVIDENT: Do not use if breakaway band on bottle is missing or broken.

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

benzyl alcohol, butylparaben, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, flavor, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, propylparaben, purified water, saccharin sodium, sorbitol solution

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Product NDCPackage NDC
11822-622911822-6229-3

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