Aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate

Generic name: Aluminum Hydroxide And Magnesium Carbonate
Drug class: Antacids

Usage of Aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate

Aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate are antacids that can lower the acidity of stomach acid.

Aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate is a combination medicine that is used to treat heartburn, acid indigestion, sour stomach, or upset stomach.

Aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Common side effects may include diarrhea.

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

Before taking Aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate is safe to use if:

you have a peptic ulcer; or

you are on a low-salt diet.

Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

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How to use Aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate

Usual Adult Dose for Dyspepsia:

ORAL SUSPENSION:Aluminum hydroxide 95 mg-magnesium carbonate 358 mg/15 mL: 15 to 30 mL orally up to 4 times a day after meals and at bedtime as needed or as directed-Maximum dose: 120 mL/dayAluminum hydroxide 254 mg-magnesium carbonate 237.5 mg/5 mL: 10 to 20 mL orally up to 4 times a day after meals and at bedtime as needed or as directed-Maximum dose: 80 mL/dayTABLETS:Aluminum hydroxide 160 mg-magnesium carbonate 105 mg: 2 to 4 tablets orally up to 4 times a day after meals and at bedtime as needed or as directed-Maximum dose: 16 tablets/dayDuration of therapy: Up to 2 weeksComment: Patients should avoid swallowing tablets whole.Uses:-Relief of acid indigestion, heartburn, or sour stomach-Relief of upset stomach associated with acid indigestion, heartburn, or sour stomach

Usual Pediatric Dose for Dyspepsia:

12 years and older:ORAL SUSPENSION:Aluminum hydroxide 95 mg-magnesium carbonate 358 mg/15 mL: 15 to 30 mL orally up to 4 times a day after meals and at bedtime as needed or as directed-Maximum dose: 120 mL/dayAluminum hydroxide 254 mg-magnesium carbonate 237.5 mg/5 mL: 10 to 20 mL orally up to 4 times a day after meals and at bedtime as needed or as directed-Maximum dose: 80 mL/dayUses:-Relief of acid indigestion, heartburn, or sour stomach-Relief of upset stomach associated with acid indigestion, heartburn, or sour stomach

Warnings

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

What other drugs will affect Aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate

Other drugs may affect aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.

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