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

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

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  • Active ingredients (in each 5 mL) (One teaspoonful)

    Aluminum Hydroxide (Equi. to Dried Gel, USP) 200 mg

    Magnesium Hydroxide 200 mg

    Simethicone 20 mg

  • Purpose

    Antacid

    Antigas

  • Uses

    relieves

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

    Do not take more than 16 teaspoonfuls in a 24-hour period or use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks. Except under the advise and supervision of a physician.

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

    kidney disease
    a 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 for more than 2 weeks

    Keep out of reach of children.

    In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

  • Directions

    shake well before each use
    Adults/children 12 years and older, take 2 to 4 teaspoons between meals, at bedtime or as directed by a physician
    do not take more than 16 teaspoonsful in 24 hours
    do not use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks
    Children under 12 years: consult a physician
  • Other information

    TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF BREAKAWAY BAND ON CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.
    Store at room temperature 15º - 30ºC (59º - 86ºF)
    keep tightly closed
    protect from freezing
    each teaspoon (5 mL) contains: magnesium 83 mg
    each teaspoon (5 mL) contains: sodium 1 mg
    does not meet USP requirements for preservative effectiveness
  • Inactive ingredients

    flavors, hypromellose, parabens, saccharin, sodium hypochlorite, sorbitol, water and xanthan gum

  • Principal Display Panel

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ANTACID AND ANTIGAS 
    aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, simethicone liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:53807-538
    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, HYDROXIDE ION - UNII:9159UV381P) MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE200 mg  in 5 mL
    DIMETHICONE (UNII: 92RU3N3Y1O) (DIMETHICONE - UNII:92RU3N3Y1O) DIMETHICONE20 mg  in 5 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    HYPROMELLOSES (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    BUTYLPARABEN (UNII: 3QPI1U3FV8)  
    SACCHARIN (UNII: FST467XS7D)  
    SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE (UNII: DY38VHM5OD)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorWHITE (opaque) Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorCHERRYImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:53807-538-12355 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product03/16/1999
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart33203/16/1999
    Labeler - Rij Pharmaceutical Corporation (144679156)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Rij Pharmaceutical Corporation144679156manufacture(53807-538)