Mylanta - Simethicone

Antiflatulents are used for die relief of painful symptoms of excess gas in the digestive tract. These drugs are useful as adjunctive treatment of any condition in which gas retention may be a problem (ie, postoperative gaseous distention, air swallowing, dyspepsia, peptic ulcer, irritable colon, or diverticulosis). In addition to its use for tiie relief of intestinal gas, charcoal may be used in the prevention of nonspecific pruritus associated with kidney dialysis treatment and as an antidote in poisoning. Simethicone is in some antacid products, such as Mylanta liquid and Di-Gel liquid. 

Mylanta—aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, simethicone, sorbitol... 

Mylanta Liquid—simethicone, sorbitol Nephrox Liquid—aluminum hydroxide, mineral oil Original Alka-Seltzer Effervescent Tablets—sodium bicarbonate, aspirin, citric acid, phenylalanine Riopan Plus—magaldrate, simethicone, sorbitol, sucrose Riopan Plus Suspension—magaldrate, simethicone, saccharin, sorbitol... 

Aluminum Hydroxide w/ Magnesium Hydroxide Simethicone (Mylanta, Mylanta II, Maalox Plus)... 

Aluminum Hydroxide + Magnesium Hydroxide Simethicone (Mylanta, Mylanta II, Maalox Plus) [OTC] [Antacid/Aluminum Magnesium Salts] Uses "Hyperacidity w/ bloating Action Neutralizes gastric acid defoaming Dose Adults. 10-20 mL or 2-4 tabs PO qid or PRN Feds. 5-15 mL PO qid or PRN avoid in renal impair Caution [C, ] Disp Tabs, susp, Liq SE t Mg in renal insuff, D, constipation Interactions In addition to AlOH, X effects OF digoxin, quinolones, phenytoin, Fe supl, and ketoconazole EMS None OD May cause constipation, loss of appetite, painful urination, heart rhythm changes, muscle weakness, and peripheral edema symptomatic and supportive... 

Liguid 200 mg aluminum hydroxide, 200 mg magnesium hydroxide, and 20 mg si-methicone/5 ml (Mylanta) 400 mg aluminum hydroxide, 400 mg magnesium hydroxide, and 40 mg simethicone/5 ml (Maalox Max) 500 mg aluminum hydroxide, 450 mg magnesium hydroxide, and 20 mg simethicone/5 ml (Maalox Fast Release) 400 mg aluminum hydroxide, 400 mg magnesium hydroxide, and 40 mg simethicone/5 ml (Mylanta Extra Strength). 

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