GAVISCON- aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate liquid
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare LP
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Active ingredient (in each 15mL tablespoonful) Regular Strength
Aluminum hydroxide 95mg
Magnesium carbonate 358mg
Active ingredient (in each 5mL teaspoonful) Extra Strength
Aluminum hydroxide 254mg
Magnesium carbonate 237.5mg
Uses
relieves
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- heartburn
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- acid indigestion
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- sour stomach
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- upset stomach associated with these symptoms
Warnings
Do not use if you have kidney disease
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
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- taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs.
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- if you are on a sodium-restricted diet
When using this product (Regular Strength)
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- do not take more than 8 tablespoonfuls in 24 hours
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- do not use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks
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- laxative effect may occur
When using this product (Extra Strength)
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- do not take more than 16 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours
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- do not use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks
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- laxative effect may occur
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions (Regular Strength)
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- shake well
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- take 1-2 tablespoonfuls four times a day or as directed by a doctor
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- take after meals and at bedtime
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- dispense product only by spoon or other measuring device
Directions (Extra Strength)
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- shake well
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- take 2-4 teaspoonfuls four times a day or as directed by a doctor
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- take after meals and at bedtime
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- dispense product only by spoon or other measuring device
Other information (Regular Strength)
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each tablespoon (15mL) contains: magnesium 115mg, sodium 52mg
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- store at up to 25°C (77°F); avoid freezing
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- keep tightly closed
Other information (Extra Strength)
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each teaspoon (5mL) contains: magnesium 80mg, sodium 14mg
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- store at up to 25°C (77°F); avoid freezing
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- keep tightly closed
Inactive ingredients (Regular Strength)
benzyl alcohol, D&C yellow #10, edetate disodium, FD&C blue #1, flavor, glycerin, saccharin sodium, sodium alginate, sorbitol solution, water, xanthan gum
Inactive ingredients (Extra Strength)
benzyl alcohol, edetate disodium, flavor, glycerin, saccharin sodium, simethicone emulsion, sodium alginate, sorbitol solution, water, xanthan gum
Questions or comments?
call toll-free (English/Spanish) 1-888-367-6471 weekdays
Distributed by:
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, L.P.
Moon Twp, PA 15108, Made in the U.S.A
©2010 GlaxoSmithKline
IMPORTANT:
Do not use if foil inner seal imprinted "SEALED FOR YOUR PROTECTION" is disturbed or missing.
Principal Display Panel
NDC 0135-0094-41
Gaviscon®
REGULAR STRENGTH
LIQUID ANTACID
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Fast-Acting
Heartburn Relief
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Helps Keep Acid
Down for Hours
COOL MINT
FLAVOR
12 fl oz (355 ml)
100631XB
Principal Display Panel
NDC 0135-0095-41
Gaviscon®
EXTRA STRENGTH
LIQUID ANTACID
- •
-
Fast-Acting
Heartburn Relief
- •
-
Helps Keep Acid
Down for Hours
COOL MINT
FLAVOR
12 fl oz (355 ml)
100651XB