Official product label reference

Geri-Lanta Maximum Strength — Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.

This page contains 9 source sections for ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE, DIMETHICONE, oral route. Label set 3b049027-30ac-4c78-a4f1-8191f7ed45bf, version 1.

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 • heartburn • sour stomach • acid indigestion • the symptoms referred to as gas

Purpose

Purposes Antacid Antigas

Dosage and administration — label text

Directions • shake well before use • adults and children 12 years and older: take 2 to 4 teaspoonfuls between meals, at bedtime, or as directed by a doctor • do not exceed 12 teaspoonfuls in a 24 hour period or use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks • children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Warnings

Warnings Ask a doctor before use if you have • kidney disease • a magnesium-restricted diet Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs. Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms last more than 2 weeks If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children.

Active ingredient

Active ingredients (in each 5 mL teaspoonful) Aluminum hydroxide 400mg (equivalent to dried gel, USP) Magnesium hydroxide 400 mg Simethicone 40mg

Child safety

Keep out of reach of children.

Storage and handling

Other information • each 5 mL teaspoonful contains: magnesium 165 mg, sodium 5 mg • do not freeze • store at room temperature tightly closed

Inactive ingredient

Inactive ingredients benzyl alcohol, butylparaben, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, flavor (contains alcohol), hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, propylparaben, purified water, saccharin sodium, sorbitol solution

Questions

Questions or comments? 1-800-540-3765 Relabeled By; Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. NDC 68788-4189-3

Official sources and product identifiers

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Substances listed: ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE, DIMETHICONE, UNSPECIFIED

RxNorm identifiers: 237870

Package NDC codes

68788-4189-3

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Geri-Lanta Maximum Strength drug information