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Generic: aluminum hydroxide-magnesium carbonate View All Brands Antacid Extra Strength An antacid - It is used to relieve the symptoms of indigestion, heartburn, or gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD)				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What if I miss a dose? If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. What may interact with this medicine? antibiotics delavirdine gabapentin isoniazid medicines for fungal infections like itraconazole and ketoconazole medicines for osteoporosis like alendronate, etidronate, risedronate and tiludronate medicines for seizures like ethotoin and phenytoin methenamine phenothiazines like chlorpromazine, mesoridazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine quinidine rosuvastatin sotalol tacrolimus thyroid hormones like levothyroxine vitamin D This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non- prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine. What should I watch for while using this medicine? Tell your doctor or healthcare professional if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse. Do not treat yourself for stomach problems with this medicine for more than 2 weeks. See a doctor if you have black tarry stools, rectal bleeding, or if you feel unusually tired. Do not change to another antacid product without advice. If you are taking other medicines, leave an interval of at least 2 hours before or after taking this medicine. To help reduce constipation, drink several glasses of water a day. What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine? Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible: allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue bone or joint aches and pains confusion or irritability headache loss of appetite nausea, vomiting unusually weak or tired Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): chalky taste constipation diarrhea hemorrhoids This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1- 800- FDA- 1088.
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