Brand Names: Acid Gone, Acid Gone Extra Strength, Gaviscon Extra Strength, Gaviscon Regular Strength, Genaton
Generic Name: aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate
- What is aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate?
- What are the possible side effects of aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate?
- What is the most important information I should know about aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate?
- What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate?
- How should I take aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate?
- What happens if I miss a dose?
- What happens if I overdose?
- What should I avoid while taking aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate?
- What other drugs will affect aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate?
- Where can I get more information?
What is 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.
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What are the possible side effects of aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate?
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.
What is the most important information I should know about aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate?
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 should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate?
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine 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.
How should I take aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate?
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.
Shake the oral suspension (liquid) before you measure a dose. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).
You must chew the chewable tablet before you swallow it. Then drink about 4 ounces of water or other liquid.
Do not take more than 16 chewable tablets in 24 hours.
Do not take more than 8 tablespoonfuls of "regular strength" liquid or 16 teaspoonfuls of "extra strength" liquid in 24 hours
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if you have acid indigestion more than 2 times per week.
Do not take this medicine for longer than 2 weeks unless your doctor tells you to.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
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Since this medicine is used when needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. Skip any missed dose if it's almost time for your next dose. Do not use two doses at one time.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
What should I avoid while taking aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate?
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if you take other medicines regularly. Aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate can make it harder for your body to absorb other medicines you take by mouth.
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.
Where can I get more information?
Your pharmacist can provide more information about aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate.
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