3. Antacid and Heartburn Products

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Table 3. ANTACID AND HEARTBURN PRODUCTS
BRAND	INGREDIENT(S)/STRENGTH(S)	DOSAGE
ANTACIDS
Alka-Seltzer Gold Tablets	Citric acid/Potassium bicarbonate/Sodium bicarbonate 1000mg-344mg- 1050mg	Adults ≥ 60 yrs: 2 tabs q4h prn. Max: 6 tabs q24h. Adults & Peds ≥ 12 yrs: 2 tabs q4h prn. Max: 8 tabs q24h. Peds ≤ 12yrs: 1 tab q4h prn. Max: 4 tabs q24h.
Alka-Seltzer Heartburn Relief Tablets	Citric acid/Sodium bicarbonate 1000mg-1940mg	Adults ≥ 60 yrs: 2 tabs q4h prn. Max: 4 tabs q24h. Adults & Peds ≥ 12 yrs: 2 tabs q4h prn. Max: 8 tabs q24h.
Alka-Seltzer Lemon Lime Tablets	Aspirin/Citric acid/Sodium bicarbonate 325mg-1000mg-1700mg	Adults ≥ 60 yrs: 2 tabs q4h prn. Max: 4 tabs q24h. Adults & Peds ≥ 12 yrs: 2 tabs q4h prn. Max: 8 tabs q24h.
Alka-Seltzer Tablets, Extra-Strength	Aspirin/Citric acid/Sodium bicarbonate 500mg-1000mg-1985mg	Adults ≥ 60 yrs: 2 tabs q6h prn. Max: 3 tabs q24h. Adults & Peds ≥ 12 yrs: 2 tabs q6h prn. Max: 7 tabs q24h.
Alka-Seltzer Tablets, Original	Aspirin/Citric acid/Sodium bicarbonate 325mg-1000mg-1916mg	Adults ≥ 60 yrs: 2 tabs q4h prn. Max: 4 tabs q24h. Adults & Peds ≥ 12 yrs: 2 tabs q4h prn. Max: 8 tabs q24h.
Brioschi Powder	Sodium bicarbonate/Tartaric acid 1.80g-1.62g/dose	Adults & Peds ≥ 12 yrs: 1 capful (6g) dissolved in 4-6 oz water q1h. Max: 6 doses q24h. Adults ≥ 60 yrs: 1 capful (6g) dissolved in 4-6 oz water q1h. Max: 3 doses q24h.
Gaviscon Extra Strength Liquid	Aluminum hydroxide/Magnesium carbonate 254mg-237.5mg/5ml	Adults: 2-4 tsp (10-20mL) qid. Max: 16 tsp (80mL) q24h.
Gaviscon Extra Strength Tablets	Aluminum hydroxide/Magnesium carbonate 160mg-105mg	Adults: 2–4 tabs qid. Max: 16 doses q24h.
Gaviscon Regular Strength Liquid	Aluminum hydroxide/Magnesium carbonate 95mg-358mg/15mL	Adults: 1-2 tbl (15-30mL) qid. Max: 8 tbl (120mL) q24h.
Gaviscon Regular Strength Tablets	Aluminum hydroxide/Magnesium trisilicate 80mg-14.2mg	Adults: 2–4 tabs qid. Max: 16 tabs q24h.
Maalox Children’s Relief Chewables	Calcium carbonate 400mg	Peds 6–11 yrs (48–95 lbs): 2 tabs prn. Max: 6 tabs q24h. Peds 2–5 yrs (24–47 lbs): 1 tab prn. Max: 3 tabs q24h.
Maalox Regular Strength Chewable Tablets	Calcium carbonate 600mg	Adults: 1–2 tabs prn. Max: 12 tabs q24h.
Mylanta Supreme Antacid Liquid	Calcium carbonate/Magnesium hydroxide 400mg-135mg/5mL	Adults: 2-4 tsp (10-20mL) qid (between meals & hs). Max: 18 tsp (90mL) q24h.
Mylanta Ultimate Strength Liquid	Aluminum hydroxide/Magnesium hydroxide 500mg-500mg/5mL	Adults & Peds ≥ 12 yrs: 2-4 tsp (10-20mL) prn (between meals & hs). Max: 9 tsp (45mL) q24h.
Pepto Bismol Children’s Pepto Antacid Chewable Tablets	Calcium carbonate 400mg	Peds 6–11 yrs (48–95 lbs): Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Like this: Like Loading... Related Related posts: 5. Antiflatulent Products 7. Antipyretic Products 9. Contact Dermatitis Products 8. Commonly Used Herbal Products Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Tags: PDR for Nonprescription Drugs 2013 Nov 25, 2016 \| Posted by admin in PHARMACY \| Comments Off on 3. Antacid and Heartburn Products Full access? Get Clinical Tree Get Clinical Tree app for offline access Get Clinical Tree app for offline access