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Pocket Guide to Pediatric Drugs - Antacids

4.1 - ANTACIDS (OTC)
(Amphojel, Maalox, Mylanta, Riopan) INDICATIONS:

The treatment of upset stomach, heartburn and acid indigestion.

DOSE:

For children over 1 year: 1 - 3 tsp every 3 - 6 hours or 1 and 3 hours after meals and at bedtime.

SUPPLIED:

Amphojel: Aluminum hydroxide 320 mg/5 ml suspension, 360 ml
Maalox: Aluminum hydroxide 225 mg/5 ml & magnesium hydroxide 200 mg/5 ml, 360 ml
Mylanta: Aluminum & magnesium hydroxide 200 mg/5 ml each with 20 mg simethicone, 360 ml
Riopan: Magaldrate 540 mg/5 ml suspension, 360 ml

COST:

Relatively inexpensive medications.
Generically available.

CAUTIONS:

May affect the absorption or action of other medications, give at least 1 hour after any other medication.
Aluminum containing antacids can cause constipation.
Magnesium containing antacids can cause diarrhea.
Not recommended in children under 1 year.

COMMENTS:

Shake well before using.
Not for long term use.

Monograph last updated: December 1st, 1999

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