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

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

Drug Label Information

Updated October 4, 2024

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  • Drug Facts

  • Active ingredients (in each 5 mL teaspoonful)

    Aluminum hydroxide 200 mg (equivalent to dried gel USP)

    Magnesium hydroxide 200 mg

    Simethicone 20 mg

  • Purpose

    Antacid

    Antacid

    Antigas

  • Uses

    relieves   • acid indigestion   • heartburn   • sour stomach   • the symptoms referred to as gas

  • Warnings

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

    • kidney disease  • magnesium-restricted diet

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs.

    Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms last more than 2 weeks

    If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

    Keep out of reach of children.

  • Directions

    • shake well before each use

    • adults and children 12 years and older: take 2 to 4 teaspoonfuls between meals, at bedtime, or as directed by a doctor

    • do not exceed 16 teaspoonfuls in a 24 hour period or use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks

    • children under 12: ask a doctor

  • Other information

    each 5 mL teaspoonful contains: magnesium 85 mg, sodium 3 mg

    • store at room temperature

    • protect from freezing

    • keep tightly closed

  • Inactive ingredients

    benzyl alcohol, butylparaben, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, flavor, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, propylparaben, purified water, saccharin sodium, sorbitol solution

  • Questions or comments?

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    HEARTBURN RELIEF

    TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if breakaway band on cap is broken or missing.

    ​*This product is not manufactured or distributed by the owner of the registered trademark Maalox®

    Distributed by: Belmora LLC,
    2011 Crystal Dr.#400,
    Arlington, VA 22202
    www.melox.com

  • Packaging

    Melox1

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    MELOX 
    aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, simethicone suspension
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:27854-115
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: 5QB0T2IUN0) (ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE - UNII:5QB0T2IUN0) ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE200 mg  in 5 mL
    MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: NBZ3QY004S) (MAGNESIUM CATION - UNII:T6V3LHY838) MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE200 mg  in 5 mL
    DIMETHICONE (UNII: 92RU3N3Y1O) (DIMETHICONE - UNII:92RU3N3Y1O) DIMETHICONE20 mg  in 5 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    BENZYL ALCOHOL (UNII: LKG8494WBH)  
    BUTYLPARABEN (UNII: 3QPI1U3FV8)  
    CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: K679OBS311)  
    HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SACCHARIN SODIUM (UNII: SB8ZUX40TY)  
    SORBITOL SOLUTION (UNII: 8KW3E207O2)  
    Product Characteristics
    Color    Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorMINTImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:27854-115-01355 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product06/01/2018
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM00106/01/2018
    Labeler - Belmora LLC (112753244)