American Sales Company Liquid Antacid Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each 10 mL)
Aluminum hydroxide (equiv. to dried gel, USP) 800 mg
Magnesium hydroxide 800 mg
Simethicone 80 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 60 mL in a 24-hour period, or use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks
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 60 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 350 mg, potassium 20 mg and sodium 3 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, potassium citrate, propylparaben, purified water, simethicone emulsion, sorbitol, sorbitol solution