Suspension Peppermint flavored--Each teaspoonful (5 ml) contains 320 mg of aluminum hydroxide [Al(OH) 3 ] as a gel, and not more than 0.10 mEq of sodium. The inactive ingredients present are calcium benzoate, glycerin, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, menthol, peppermint oil, potassium butylparaben, potassium propylparaben, saccharin, simethicone, sorbitol solution, and water.
For the symptomatic relief of hyperacidity associated with the diagnosis of peptic ulcer, gastritis, peptic esophagitis, gastric hyperacidity, and hiatal hernia.
Suspension-- two teaspoonfuls followed by a sip of water if desired, five or six times daily, between meals and on retiring. Two teaspoonfuls have the capacity to neutralize 20 mEq of acid.
Patients are advised not to take more than 12 teaspoonfuls (60 ml) in a 24-hour period or use this maximum dosage for more than two weeks except under the advice and supervision of a physician. Prolonged use of aluminum-containing antacids in patients with renal failure may result in or worsen dialysis osteomalacia. Elevated tissue aluminum levels contribute to the development of dialysis encephalopathy and osteomalacia syndromes. Also, a number of cases of dialysis encephalopathy have been associated with elevated aluminum levels in the dialysate water. Small amounts of aluminum are absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and reneal excretion of aluminum is impaired in renal failure. Prolonged use of aluminum-containing antacids in such patients may contribute to increased plasma levels of aluminum. Aluminum is not well removed by dialysis because it is bound to albumin and transferrin, which do not cross dialysis membranes. As a result, aluminum is deposited in bone, and dialysis osteomalacia may develop when large amounts of aluminum are ingested orally by patients with impaired renal function. Pregnant women and nursing mothers are advised to seek the advice of a health professional before using this product.
May cause constipation.
Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs.
This product must not be taken if the patient is presently taking a prescription antibiotic drug containing any form of tetracycline.
If patients are presently taking a prescription drug, they are advised to check with their physicians before taking this product.
Keep tightly closed and store at room temperature, Approx. 77°F (25°C). Suspension should be shaken well before use. Avoid freezing. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.
Suspension --Peppermint flavored--bottles of 12 fluidounces.
Manufactured by:
Wyeth Laboratories
A Wyeth-Ayerst Company
Philadelphia, PA 19101
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