Treats indigestion, gas, heartburn, peptic ulcers, and other digestive problems.
Brand Names:
Maalox, Mylanta, Gaviscon, Uni-Lan II, Masanti Double Strength, Mylanta Maximum Strength, Aldroxicon II, Almacone Double Strength, Mi-Acid II, Riopan, Maalox Extra Strength, Kudrox Double Strength, Mintox Extra Strength, Rulox Plus, Alenic Alka
Contraindications:
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to medicines that contain aluminum, magnesium, or simethicone.
Uses:
Tablet, Chewable Tablet, Liquid, Capsule
Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
If you are using this medicine without a prescription, follow the instructions on the medicine label.
If you are being treated for peptic ulcer, keep using this medicine for as long as your doctor tells you to.
Shake the oral liquid just before using. Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.
Chew the chewable tablet before swallowing. Do not swallow whole.
If a dose is missed:
Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for your next regular dose, wait until then take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
Storage:
Store at room temperature away from heat and moisture. Do not freeze the oral liquid
Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
You should not use antacids within 1 to 2 hours before or after using other medicines.
If you are using this medicine for an ulcer, be sure to follow any diet instructions given to you by your doctor.
Warnings:
Talk with your doctor before using an antacid if you have kidney disease or liver disease.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before using this medicine.
Antacids may contain large amounts of salt. Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you are on a low-sodium (low-salt) diet.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
