Monograph Details
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Gastrointestinal Tract
> Hyperacidity, GERD, and ulcers
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MYLANTA |
| Manufacturer |
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J & J-Merck Consumer |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Pharmacological Class |
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Antacid. |
| Generic Name |
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Aluminum hydroxide 200mg, magnesium hydroxide 200mg, simethicone 20mg; per 5mL; liq; cherry, mint, and original flavor. |
| Also |
• CHILDREN'S MYLANTA
• MYLANTA GELCAPS
• MYLANTA MAXIMUM STRENGTH
• MYLANTA SUPREME
• MYLANTA ULTRA TABS
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| Indications |
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Acid indigestion, sour stomach, heartburn, upset stomach. |
| Children |
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Use Children's forms. |
| Adults |
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10–20mL or 2–4 tabs or caps between meals and at bedtime or as needed; max 90mL/day (Supreme), 12 gelcaps/day, 10 Ultra tabs/day, 120mL/day (Reg str), 60mL/day (Max str). |
| Precautions |
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Hypoparathyroidism. |
| Interactions |
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Reduces absorption of tetracyclines, possibly other drugs. |
| How Supplied |
Liq—12oz, 24oz
Gelcap—24, 50, 100
Ultra—35, 70
Chew tabs—24 |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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