ANTACID AND ANTIGAS- aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, simethicone liquid

Antacid and Antigas by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Antacid and Antigas by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Rij Pharmaceutical Corporation. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

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Active ingredients (in each 5 mL) (One teaspoonful)

Aluminum Hydroxide (Equi. to Dried Gel, USP) 200 mg

Magnesium Hydroxide 200 mg

Simethicone 20 mg

Purpose

Antacid

Antigas

Uses

relieves

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

Warnings

Do not take more than 16 teaspoonfuls in a 24-hour period or use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks. Except under the advise and supervision of a physician.

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 for more than 2 weeks

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Directions

• shake well before each use
• Adults/children 12 years and older, take 2 to 4 teaspoons between meals, at bedtime or as directed by a physician
• do not take more than 16 teaspoonsful in 24 hours
• do not use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks
• Children under 12 years: consult a physician

Other information

• TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF BREAKAWAY BAND ON CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.
• Store at room temperature 15º - 30ºC (59º - 86ºF)
• keep tightly closed
• protect from freezing
• each teaspoon (5 mL) contains: magnesium 83 mg
• each teaspoon (5 mL) contains: sodium 1 mg
• does not meet USP requirements for preservative effectiveness

Inactive ingredients

flavors, hypromellose, parabens, saccharin, sodium hypochlorite, sorbitol, water and xanthan gum

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ANTACID AND ANTIGAS 
aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, simethicone liquid

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 53807-538
Route of Administration	ORAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: 5QB0T2IUN0) (ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE - UNII:5QB0T2IUN0)	ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE	200 mg  in 5 mL
MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: NBZ3QY004S) (MAGNESIUM CATION - UNII:T6V3LHY838, HYDROXIDE ION - UNII:9159UV381P)	MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE	200 mg  in 5 mL
DIMETHICONE (UNII: 92RU3N3Y1O) (DIMETHICONE - UNII:92RU3N3Y1O)	DIMETHICONE	20 mg  in 5 mL

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
HYPROMELLOSES (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)
BUTYLPARABEN (UNII: 3QPI1U3FV8)
SACCHARIN (UNII: FST467XS7D)
SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE (UNII: DY38VHM5OD)
SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)
PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)
XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)

Product Characteristics
Color	WHITE (opaque)	Score
Shape		Size
Flavor	CHERRY	Imprint Code
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 53807-538-12	355 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product	03/16/1999

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
OTC monograph final	part332	03/16/1999

Labeler - Rij Pharmaceutical Corporation (144679156)

Establishment
Name	Address	ID/FEI	Business Operations
Rij Pharmaceutical Corporation		144679156	manufacture(53807-538)