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Quick facts
- How it is given
- oral
- Type
- human otc drug
- RxNorm ID
- 198741
We do not publish dosing. How much of this medicine to take, how often, and for how long depends on your age, weight, kidney and liver function, other conditions and other medicines. That is a decision for the person who prescribes or dispenses it. Follow the directions on your own pack and ask your pharmacist if anything is unclear.
What it is used to treat
Use relieves: ■ acid indigestion ■ upset stomach
Warnings
Warnings Ask a doctor before use if you have kidney disease you are taking a prescription drug (antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs) you are pregnant or breast feeding. Do not take more than 2 tablets in a 24 hour period. May have a laxative effect. Keep out of reach of children.
Ask a doctor before use if
Ask a doctor before use if you have kidney disease you are taking a prescription drug (antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs) you are pregnant or breast feeding. Do not take more than 2 tablets in a 24 hour period. May have a laxative effect.
Storing it safely
Other information Store at controlled room temperature 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F). Tamper evident, do not use if imprinted safety seal under cap is broken or missing.
Active ingredient
Active ingredient Magnesium Oxide 400 mg (241.3 mg Elemental Magnesium)
Other ingredients
Inactive ingredients Croscarmellose Sodium, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide, and Stearic Acid.
Before you take anything new
Tell your pharmacist or doctor about every medicine you take — including ones bought without a prescription, herbal products and supplements. Interactions are one of the most common avoidable causes of harm from medicines, and a pharmacist can check your full list in a couple of minutes.
This page is built from the openFDA record of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approved labelling for this product, effective 21 October 2025. Label text has been shortened and reformatted for readability; safety wording has not been altered in meaning. FDA labelling describes products approved in the United States — brand names, strengths, formulations and approved uses may differ in your country. Always read the leaflet that comes with your own pack. PocketsInfo is not affiliated with, and is not endorsed by, the FDA. Retrieved 2026-07-30.