Treats indigestion, gas, heartburn, peptic ulcers, and other digestive problems.
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Maalox, Mylanta, Gaviscon, Mylanta Ultimate Strength, Alenic Alka, Genaton, Maalox Extra Strength, Kudrox Double Strength, Mintox Extra Strength, Rulox Plus, Masanti Double Strength, Almacone Double Strength, Mi-Acid II, Mylanta Maximum Strength, Aldroxicon II |
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Antacid, Aluminum And Magnesium
Maalox, Mylanta, Gaviscon, Mylanta Ultimate Strength, Alenic Alka, Genaton, Maalox Extra Strength, Kudrox Double Strength, Mintox Extra Strength, Rulox Plus, Masanti Double Strength, Almacone Double Strength, Mi-Acid II, Mylanta Maximum Strength, Aldroxicon II Uses
Treats indigestion, gas, heartburn, peptic ulcers, and other digestive problems. Storage
- Store at room temperature away from heat and moisture.
- Do not freeze the oral liquid.
Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.
How
To Use - APPEARANCE: Tablet, Chewable Tablet, Liquid, Capsule.
Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often.
- Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
If you are using this medicine without a prescription, follow the instructions on the medicine label.
If you are being treated for peptic ulcer, keep using this medicine for as long as your doctor tells you to.
Shake the oral liquid just before using.
- Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.
Chew the chewable tablet before swallowing.
- Do not swallow whole.
Side
Effects - Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Irregular heartbeat
Excessive weakness or tiredness
Severe stomach pain
Precautions
- You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to medicines that contain aluminum, magnesium, or simethicone.
Missed
Dose - Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for your next regular dose, wait until then take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
Drug
Interactions - If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before using this medicine.
Make sure your doctor knows if you have kidney disease or liver disease.
You should not use certain brands of this medicine if you have kidney disease or are on dialysis.
- Some brands contain ingredients that could be harmful if your kidneys are not working properly.
- Always ask your health caregiver what specific brands of this medicine will work best for you.
Antacids may contain large amounts of salt.
- Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you are on a low-sodium (low-salt) diet.
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CONDITIONS
OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute
for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information
is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions
or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular
drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional
should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or
discontinuing any course of treatment. |