Label: ANTACID ANTIGAS NTA- aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, simethicone liquid

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  • Active ingredients (in each 5 mL, 1 teaspoon)

    Aluminum hydroxide (equivalent to dried gel, USP) 400 mg

    Magnesium hydroxide 400 mg

    Simethicone 40 mg

  • Purposes

    Antacid

    Antigas

  • Uses

    relieves

    •
    heartburn
    •
    sour stomach
    •
    acid indigestion
    •
    upset stomach due to these symptoms
    •
    symptoms of 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.

    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. In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) immediately.

  • Directions

    •
    shake well before use
    •
    adults and children 12 years of age and older: take 2 to 4 teaspoonfuls two times a day or as directed by a doctor
    •
    do not exceed 8 teaspoonfuls in a 24 hour period or use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks
    •
    children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
  • Other information

    •
    each 5 mL teaspoonful contains: magnesium 165 mg, sodium 5 mg
    •
    store at room temperature tightly closed
    •
    protect from freezing
  • Inactive ingredients

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

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  • package label

    Relabeled by Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    Compare To Maalox® Maximum Strength active ingredients*

    NDC 68788-7641-03

    MAXIMUM STRENGTH

    Antacid
    Anti-Gas

    Alumina, Magnesia, and Simethicone Oral Suspension

    Fast Relief of:
    • Acid Indigestion
    • Heartburn
    • Sour Stomach
    • Pressure and Bloating
    Cherry Creme Flavor

    12 FL OZ (355 mL)

    Maximum Strength Mi-Acid
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ANTACID ANTIGAS  NTA
    aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, simethicone liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:68788-7641(NDC:46122-432)
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: 5QB0T2IUN0) (ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE - UNII:5QB0T2IUN0) ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE400 mg  in 5 mL
    MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: NBZ3QY004S) (MAGNESIUM CATION - UNII:T6V3LHY838, HYDROXIDE ION - UNII:9159UV381P) MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE400 mg  in 5 mL
    DIMETHICONE (UNII: 92RU3N3Y1O) (DIMETHICONE - UNII:92RU3N3Y1O) DIMETHICONE40 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 (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    Product Characteristics
    Color    Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorCHERRYImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:68788-7641-3355 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product02/28/2020
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM00102/28/2020
    Labeler - Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (791119022)
    Registrant - Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (791119022)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.791119022RELABEL(68788-7641)
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