Label: MELOX- aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, simethicone liquid

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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Updated May 19, 2023

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  • Drug Facts

  • Active ingredients (in each 10 mL)

    Aluminum hydroxide (equiv. to dried gel, USP) 400 mg
    Magnesium hydroxide 400 mg
    Simethicone 40 mg

  • Purpose

    Antacid
    Antacid
    Antigas

  • Uses

    relieves: • acid indigestion • heartburn • sour stomach • upset stomach and gas associated with these symptoms

  • Warnings

    Do not take more than 80 mL in a 24-hour period, or use the maximum dosage of this product for more than 2 weeks, except under the advice and supervision of a doctor.

    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.

    Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms last more than two weeks

    Keep out of reach of children.

  • Directions

    • shake well before use • adults and children 12 years and older: take 10 - 20 mL four times a day, or as directed by a doctor • children under 12 years: consult a doctor • mL = milliliter

  • Other information

    • each 10 mL contains: magnesium 170 mg, sodium 5 mg • store at 20°C-25°C (68°F-77°F) • do not freeze

  • Inactive ingredients

    ethyl alcohol, flavor, glycerin, hydroxyethyl cellulose, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, saccharin sodium, simethicone emulsion, sorbitol.

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Belmora LLC

    ALUMINA, MAGNESIA, AND SIMETHICONE ORAL SUSPENSION

    HEARTBURN RELIEF

    MINT CREME FLAVOR

    DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING

  • Packaging

    Melox-117

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    MELOX 
    aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, simethicone liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:27854-117
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: 5QB0T2IUN0) (ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE - UNII:5QB0T2IUN0) ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE400 mg  in 10 mL
    MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: NBZ3QY004S) (MAGNESIUM CATION - UNII:T6V3LHY838) MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE400 mg  in 10 mL
    DIMETHICONE (UNII: 92RU3N3Y1O) (DIMETHICONE - UNII:92RU3N3Y1O) DIMETHICONE40 mg  in 10 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ALCOHOL (UNII: 3K9958V90M)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    HYDROXYETHYL CELLULOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: T4V6TWG28D)  
    METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SACCHARIN SODIUM (UNII: SB8ZUX40TY)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:27854-117-01355 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product05/01/2023
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart33105/01/2023
    Labeler - Belmora LLC (112753244)
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