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 over indulgence 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



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