Label: MAG-AL PLUS XS- magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, simethicone suspension

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  • DEA Schedule: None

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredients (in each 5 mL = 1 teaspoonful)Purpose

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

    Antacid

    Magnesium hydroxide 400 mg

    Antacid

    Simethicone 40 mg

    Antigas
  • Uses for the relief of:

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

    Do not take more than 8 teaspoonfuls in a 24-hour period or use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks except under the advice and supervision of a physician.

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

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    kidney disease
    •
    a magnesium-restricted diet

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

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

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

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    symptoms last more than 2 weeks.

    Keep out of reach of children.

  • Directions

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    shake well before using
    •
    do not take more than 8 teaspoonfuls in 24 hours or use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks

    adults and children 12 years and older

    take 2 to 4 teaspoonfuls two times a day or as directed by a physician

    children under 12 years

    consult a physician
  • Other information

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    each 5 mL contains: magnesium 167 mg, sodium 2.24 mg
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    store at controlled room temperature 20° - 25°C (68° - 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].
    •
    protect from freezing
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    White colored, cherry flavored liquid supplied in the following oral dosage form:

    .

    Overbagged with 5 x 30 mL cups per bag, NDC 55154-9422-5

    *Maalox is a registered trademark of Novartis Consumer Health, Inc.

  • Inactive ingredients

    Butylparaben, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, flavoring, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium saccharin, and sorbitol solution.

  • Questions or comments? Call 1-800-845-8210

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    MANUFACTURED BY

    Pharmaceutical
    Associates, Inc.
    Greenville, SC 29605
    www.paipharma.com

    Distributed by:

    Cardinal Health

    Dublin, OH 43017

    L36154991223

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    Mag-Al Plus XS

    5 Cups

    Bag Label
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    MAG-AL PLUS XS 
    magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, simethicone suspension
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:55154-9422(NDC:0121-1762)
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: NBZ3QY004S) (HYDROXIDE ION - UNII:9159UV381P) MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE2400 mg  in 30 mL
    ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: 5QB0T2IUN0) (ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE - UNII:5QB0T2IUN0) ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE2400 mg  in 30 mL
    DIMETHICONE (UNII: 92RU3N3Y1O) (DIMETHICONE - UNII:92RU3N3Y1O) DIMETHICONE240 mg  in 30 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    BUTYLPARABEN (UNII: 3QPI1U3FV8)  
    HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SACCHARIN SODIUM (UNII: SB8ZUX40TY)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorWHITEScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorCHERRYImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:55154-9422-55 in 1 BAG06/07/2011
    130 mL in 1 CUP, UNIT-DOSE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM00106/07/2011
    Labeler - Cardinal Health 107, LLC (118546603)
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