Perrigo Antacid Drug Facts

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients

Aluminum Hydroxide (400 mg) Hydroxide Ion (40 mg) Dimethicone

Inactive Ingredients

Silicon Dioxide Butylparaben Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, Unspecified Form Hypromellose, Unspecified Microcrystalline Cellulose Propylparaben Water Saccharin Sodium Sorbitol Peppermint Oil

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance

Color: white

Marketing Status

OTC MONOGRAPH FINAL Active Since 2003-02-04

Medication Information

Purpose

Antacid

Antigas

Description

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

Uses

for the relief of

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

Directions

•
shake well before using
•
only use the dose cup provided
•
adults and children 12 years and older: take 10 mL to 20 mL four times a day or as directed by a physician
•
do not take more than 80 mL in 24 hours or use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks
•
children under 12 years: consult a physician

Other Information

•
each 10 mL contains: magnesium 175 mg
•
does not meet USP requirements for preservative effectiveness
•
store at 20-25ºC (68-77ºF)
•
protect from freezing

Inactive Ingredients

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

Questions Or Comments?

1-800-719-9260

When Using This Product

do not take more than 80 mL in a 24-hour period, or use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks, except under the advice and supervision of a physician

Active Ingredients (in Each 10 Ml)

Aluminum hydroxide (equiv. to dried gel, USP) 400 mg

Magnesium hydroxide 400 mg

Simethicone 40 mg

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have

•
kidney disease
•
a magnesium-restricted diet

Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are

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

Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide, Simethicone

Structured Label Content

Uses

for the relief of

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

Purpose

Antacid

Antigas

Directions

•
shake well before using
•
only use the dose cup provided
•
adults and children 12 years and older: take 10 mL to 20 mL four times a day or as directed by a physician
•
do not take more than 80 mL in 24 hours or use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks
•
children under 12 years: consult a physician

Other Information (Other information)

•
each 10 mL contains: magnesium 175 mg
•
does not meet USP requirements for preservative effectiveness
•
store at 20-25ºC (68-77ºF)
•
protect from freezing

Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

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

Questions Or Comments? (Questions or comments?)

1-800-719-9260

When Using This Product (When using this product)

do not take more than 80 mL in a 24-hour period, or use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks, except under the advice and supervision of a physician

Active Ingredients (in Each 10 Ml) (Active ingredients (in each 10 mL))

Aluminum hydroxide (equiv. to dried gel, USP) 400 mg

Magnesium hydroxide 400 mg

Simethicone 40 mg

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have (Ask a doctor before use if you have)

•
kidney disease
•
a magnesium-restricted diet

Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are (Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are)

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

Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide, Simethicone (Aluminum hydroxide, Magnesium hydroxide, Simethicone)

Advanced Ingredient Data

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Raw Label Data

All Sections (JSON)

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