DESCRIPTION

Children's Mylanta is a specially formulated antacid to quickly and effectively relieve the upset stomach kids sometime experience.

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

Each tablet or 5 ml teaspoonful contains 400 mg of calcium carbonate.

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

Tablets: Citric acid, confectioner's sugar, D&C Red #27, flavors, magnesium stearate, sorbitol, starch.

Liquid: Butylparaben, cellulose, flavor propylparaben, purified water, D&C Red #22, D&C Red #28, simethicone, sodium saccharin, sorbitol, xanthan gum, may contain tartaric acid.

Acid Neutralizing Capacity:

Tablet                              Liquid

8 mEq                              8 mEq

INDICATIONS

For the relief of acid indigestion, sour stomach, or heartburn and upset stomach associated with these conditions, or overindulgence in food and drink.

DIRECTIONS

Find the right dose on the chart below. If possible use weight as your dosing guide; otherwise use age. Repeat dosing as needed. DO NOT USE MORE THAN THREE TIMES PER DAY.

WEIGHT
(LB)
AGE
(YR)
TABLET LIQUID
(TSP)
 Under 24 Under 2 Consult Physician  
 24-47 2-5 1 1
 48-95 6-11 2 2

WARNINGS

Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. Do not take more than 3 tablets or 3 teaspoonfuls (2-5 years) or 6 tablets or 6 teaspoonfuls (6-11 years) in a 24-hour period, or use the maximum dosage of this product for more than two weeks, except under the advice and supervision of a physician.

DRUG INTERACTION PRECAUTION

Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs. If your child is presently taking a prescription drug, do not give this product without checking with your physician or other health professional.

HOW SUPPLIED

Children's Mylanta Upset Stomach Relief is supplied as a liquid and chewable tablets in bubble gum flavor.

NDC 16837-810          Bubble Gum tablets

NDC 16837-820          Bubble Gum liquid

PRODUCT PHOTO(S):

NOTE: These photos can be used only for identification by shape, color, and imprint. They do not depict actual or relative size.

The product samples shown here have been supplied by the manufacturer and reproduced in full color by PDR as a quick-reference identification aid. While every effort has been made to assure accurate reproduction, please remember that any visual identification should be considered preliminary. In cases of poisoning or suspected overdosage, the drug' identity should be verified by chemical analysis.

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