Magnesium Hydroxide — Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient

Magnesium Hydroxide is an active pharmaceutical ingredient found in 4 FDA-approved drug products. Forms: TABLET, CHEWABLE, TABLET. Routes: ORAL.

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Magnesium Hydroxide (4 brand names, 2 dosage forms, 1 route)

Available dosage forms: TABLET, CHEWABLE, TABLET.

Routes of administration: ORAL.

Brand Names

  • FAMOTIDINE, CALCIUM CARBONATE, AND MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
  • MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE AND OMEPRAZOLE AND SODIUM BICARBONATE
  • PEPCID COMPLETE
  • ZEGERID

Indications and Usage

relieves heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach

Dosage and Administration

adults and children 12 years and over: do not swallow tablet whole: chew completely to relieve symptoms, chew1 tablet before swallowing do not use more than 2 chewable tablets in 24 hours children under 12 years: ask a doctor

⚠ Caution
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