Aluminum Hydroxide with Magnesium Hydroxide

Mylanta Maximum Strength, Almacone Antacid Antigas, Almacone Double Strength, and many other generics (see remarks); previously available as Maalox
Antacid

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Key
  • Chewable tabs [OTC]: (Al [OH]3: Mg [OH]2)
    • Almacone and generics: 200 mg AlOH, 200 mg MgOH, and 25 mg simethicone
  • Oral suspension [OTC] (see remarks):
    • Almacone Antacid Antigas, and generics: each 5 mL contains 200 mg AlOH, 200 mg MgOH, and 20 mg simethicone (150, 360, 720 mL); some preparations may contain 0.2% alcohol, benzyl alcohol, or propylene glycol
    • Mylanta Maximum Strength, Almacone Double Strength, and generics: each 5 mL contains 400 mg AlOH, 400 mg MgOH, and 40 mg simethicone (360, 480 mL); some preparations may contain benzyl alcohol
    • Many other combinations exist.
    • Contains 0.03–0.06 mEq Na/5 mL

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