Riteaid Antacid Original

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients

Aluminum Hydroxide (200 mg) Hydroxide Ion (20 mg) Dimethicone

Inactive Ingredients

Benzyl Alcohol Butylparaben Hydroxyethyl Cellulose, Unspecified Propylparaben Water Saccharin Sorbitol Solution

Identifiers & Packaging

Marketing Status

OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG Completed Since 2014-04-01 Until 2026-07-31

Medication Information

Purpose

Antacid Antigas

Description

Aluminum hydroxide 200 mg (equivalent to dried gel, USP) Magnesium hydroxide 200 mg Simethicone 20mg

Uses

relieves

heartburn
sour stomach
acid indigestion
the symptoms referred to as gas

Section 50565-1

Keep out of reach of children.

Purposes

Antacid

Antigas

Warnings

Do not take more than 24 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours or use the maximum doasage for more than 2 weeks

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.

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

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
children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Package Label

Other Information

each 5 mL teaspoonful contains: magnesium 85 mg, sodium 3 mg
store at room temperature
protect from freezing
keep tightly closed

Inactive Ingredients

benzyl alcohol, butylparaben, flavor (contains alcohol), hydroxyethylcellulose, propylparaben, purified water, saccharin sodium, sorbitol solution

Questions Or Comments?

1-800-540-3765

Active Ingredients (in Each 5 Ml Teaspoonful)

Aluminum hydroxide 200 mg (equivalent to dried gel, USP)

Magnesium hydroxide 200 mg

Simethicone 20mg

Structured Label Content

Uses

relieves

heartburn
sour stomach
acid indigestion
the symptoms referred to as gas

Section 50565-1 (50565-1)

Keep out of reach of children.

Purposes

Antacid

Antigas

Warnings

Do not take more than 24 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours or use the maximum doasage for more than 2 weeks

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.

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

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
children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Package Label (package Label)

Other Information (Other information)

each 5 mL teaspoonful contains: magnesium 85 mg, sodium 3 mg
store at room temperature
protect from freezing
keep tightly closed

Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

benzyl alcohol, butylparaben, flavor (contains alcohol), hydroxyethylcellulose, propylparaben, purified water, saccharin sodium, sorbitol solution

Questions Or Comments? (Questions or comments?)

1-800-540-3765

Active Ingredients (in Each 5 Ml Teaspoonful) (Active ingredients (in each 5 mL teaspoonful))

Aluminum hydroxide 200 mg (equivalent to dried gel, USP)

Magnesium hydroxide 200 mg

Simethicone 20mg

Advanced Ingredient Data

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Raw Label Data

All Sections (JSON)

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