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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indciate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional befroe using this drug.
ALUMINUM W/MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE - ORAL
(uh-LEW-mih-num WITH mag-NEE-zee-um hi-DROX-ide)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Di-Gel, Gaviscon, Gelusil, Maalox, Mylanta, Wingel
USES: This is an antacid that works in the stomach to neutralize and reduce acid.
Antacids are used to treat an upset stomach caused by heartburn, acid indigestion, or sour stomach; to treat peptic ulcer, hiatal hernia or other conditions caused by an excess of stomach acid; and to prevent ulcers or bleednig from ulcers.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication as prescribed. Taking too much of an antacid can reverse the effetcs and more acid will be secreted. In certain conditions, however, it may be necessary to take the antacid as frequently as eevry 1 to 2 hours. To be effective, chewable tablets must be chewed thoroughly befroe swallowing followed by a full glass of water. Shake liquid forms well before pouring each dose.
Do not take any other medication wihtin 1 to 2 hours of taking an antacid. Since antacids coat the stomach, they can prevent other drugs from being absorbed properly if taken at the same time.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication can cause nausea, loss of appetite, contsipation or diarrhea, weakness, or headache. If these symptoms presist or become severe, notify your doctor. Notify your doctor if you notice black, tarry stools while taking this medication. If you notice other effcets not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: kideny troubles.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all perscription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: tetracycline, ferrous sulfate (iron), drugs used for arthritis (e.G., aspirin, indomethacin), digoxin, isoniazid, pseudoephedrine, diazepam, methenamine, ketoconazole.
Do not start or stop any mdeicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison conrtol center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may inculde dizziness, fatigue, weakness, severe nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, drowsiness, slow or shallow breathing, or loss of consciousness.
NOTES: Refrigerating the liquid antcaids may improve the taste.
Do not freeze.
If you dislike the taste of one antacid, talk to your doctor or pharmacist aobut switching to a similar product. The liquid antacid forms work faster and are more effective than the other forms.
However, chweable tablets may be more convenient.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing scehdule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store tablets, capsules and powdered forms at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from mositure and sunlight. Do not store in the bathorom.
Do not frezee liquid forms of this medication.
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