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Generic: Al hydroxide/Mg hydroxide/Simethicone
An antacid - It is used to relieve the symptoms of indigestion, heartburn, sour stomach, and the discomfort caused by gas
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What is this medicine?

ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE; MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE; SIMETHICONE (a LOO mi num hye DROX ide; mag NEE zhum hye DROX ide; sye METH i kone) is an antacid and antigas medicine. It is used to relieve the symptoms of indigestion, heartburn, sour stomach, and the discomfort caused by gas.

This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
  • bowel, intestinal, or stomach disease
  • constipation
  • diarrhea
  • kidney disease
  • liver disease
  • on a sodium (salt) restricted diet
  • stomach bleeding or obstruction
  • an unusual or allergic reaction to aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, simethicone, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
  • pregnant or trying to get pregnant
  • breast- feeding

How should I use this medicine?

Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the label. Chew well, or crush the tablets before swallowing. Antacids are usually taken after meals and at bedtime, or as directed by your doctor or health care professional. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 12 years old for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
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