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CVS Health Extra Strength Antacid — CVS PHARMACY

This page contains 12 source sections for ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE AND MAGNESIUM CARBONATE, oral route. Label set 8629529e-4363-4d37-9ae0-27193868df32, version 8.

Retrieved 2026-10-02 · openFDA dataset updated 2026-10-02 · Check the current DailyMed label

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Uses described in the label

Uses relieves ▪ acid indigestion ▪ heartburn ▪ sour stomach ▪ upset stomach associated with these symptoms

Purpose

Purpose Antacid Antacid

Dosage and administration — label text

Directions • shake well • take 2-4 teaspoonful four times a day or as directed by a doctor • take after meals and at bedtime • dispense product only by spoon or other measuring device

Warnings

Warnings Do not use if you have kidney disease Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are ▪ taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs. ▪ if you are on a sodium-restricted diet When using this product ▪ do not take more than 16 teaspoonful in 24 hours ▪ do not use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks ▪ laxative effect may occur Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately at 1-800-222-1222.

Active ingredient

Active ingredients (in each 5mL teaspoonful) Aluminum hydroxide 254mg Magnesium carbonate 237.5mg

Do not use

Do not use if you have kidney disease

Ask a doctor or pharmacist

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are ▪ taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs. ▪ if you are on a sodium-restricted diet

While using this medicine

When using this product ▪ do not take more than 16 teaspoonful in 24 hours ▪ do not use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks ▪ laxative effect may occur

Child safety

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately at 1-800-222-1222.

Storage and handling

Other information • each teaspoon (5mL) contains: magnesium 80mg, sodium 14mg • store at room temperature. Do not freeze. • keep container tightly closed

Inactive ingredient

Inactive Ingredients alginic acid, benzyl alcohol, edetate disodium, flavors, glycerin, purified water, simethicone emulsion, sodium hydroxide, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum

Questions

Questions or comments? 1-866-467-2748 DO NOT USE IF PRINTED INNER SEAL IS BROKEN OR MISSING

Official sources and product identifiers

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Substances listed: ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, MAGNESIUM CARBONATE

RxNorm identifiers: 245001

Package NDC codes

69842-376-12

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CVS Health Extra Strength Antacid drug information