ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE, AND SIMETHICONE

(a LOO mi num hye DROX ide, mag NEE see um hye DROX ide, and sye METH i kone) Brand: Alamag Plus, Almacone, Almacone-2, Di-Gel, Gelusil, Maalox Advanced Regular Power, Maalox Antacid Antigas Regular Power, Mi-Acid, Milantex, Mintox, Mylanta, Rulox, Tempo

What is the most significant information I must know about this medicine?

• Follow all directions on your medication label and package. Speak every of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

• Avoid taking another medicines within 2 hours till or after you take aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, and simethicone. Some antacids can create it harder for your body to absorb determined medicines, especially antibiotics.

What is aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, and simethicone?

• Aluminum and magnesium are naturally occurring minerals. Aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide are antacids.

• Simethicone allows gas bubbles in the stomach and intestines to come together more easily, which allows for easier passage of gas.

• Aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, and simethicone is a combination medication used to treat heartburn, acid indigestion, upset stomach, and bloating caused by gas.

• Aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, and simethicone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medicine guide.

What must I discuss with my healthcare provider till taking this medicine?

• You must not use aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, and simethicone if you are allergic to it.

• Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safety for you to take this medication if you have:

· kidney malady; or

· if you are on a low-magnesium diet.

• It is not known whether this medication will harm an unborn child. Do not use aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, and simethicone without medical advice if you are pregnant.

• Do not use this medicine without medical advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.

• Do not give this medication to a baby younger than 12 years old without medical advice.

How must I take this medicine?

• Use exactly as directed on the label, or as predesigned by your doctor. Do not use in larger or less amounts or for longer than recommended.

• The chewable tablet must be chewed till you swallow it.

• Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just till you measure a doze. Measure the liquid with a particular dose-measuring spoon or medication cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

• An antacid is generally taken only for a short time before your symptoms clear up. Do not take this medication for longer than 2 weeks in a row without medical advice. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse while using aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, and simethicone.

• Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not let the liquid form of this medication to freeze.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Since this medication is used when needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are on a schedule, use the missed doze as soon as you remember. Skip the missed doze if it is nearly time for your following scheduled doze. Do not use extra medication to create up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

• Search abnormal medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

What must I avoid while taking this medicine?

What are the possible side effects of this medicine?

• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Stop using aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, and simethicone and call your doctor at once if you have:

· bone pain, muscle weakness;

· confusion, changes in your mental state, seizure (convulsions); or

· pale skin, feeling light-headed or short of breath, rapid heart rate.

• Smaller serious side effects are more likely, and you may have none at all.

• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What another drugs will affect this medicine?

• Another drugs may interact with aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, and simethicone, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal commodity. Speak every of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medication you start or stop using.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, and simethicone.

Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.

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