Rugby Laboratories Almacone® Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each 10 mL)
Aluminum hydroxide (equiv. to dried gel, USP) 400 mg
Magnesium hydroxide 400 mg
Simethicone 40 mg
Purposes
Antacid
Antigas
Uses
relieves
- •heartburn
- •acid indigestion
- •sour stomach
- •upset stomach due to these symptoms
- •pressure and bloating commonly referred to as gas
Warnings
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.
When using this product
do not exceed 120 mL in a 24-hour period, or use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks, unless directed by a doctor
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
Directions
- •shake well before use
- •measure with dosing cup provided
- •adults and children 12 years and over: 10 mL – 20 mL between meals, at bedtime or as directed by a doctor
- •do not take more than 120 mL in any 24 hour period
- •do not use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks
- •children under 12 years: ask a doctor
- •mL = milliliter
Other information
- •each 10 mL contains: magnesium 175 mg
- •does not meet USP requirements for preservative effectiveness
- •store at 20-25°C (68-77°F), do not freeze
Inactive ingredients
butylparaben, flavor, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethylcellulose sodium, peppermint oil, propylparaben, purified water, simethicone emulsion, sorbitol, sorbitol solution