Warning: following text is intended to supplement, not substitute for, judgment of your healthcare professional. it should not be construed to indicate that use of tablet is safe or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.

Aluminum w/magnesium hydroxide - oral

(uh-lew-mih-num with mag-nee-zee-um hi-drox-ide)

common brand names: Di-Gel, Gaviscon, Gelusil, Maalox, Mylanta, Wingel

Foamicon Usage: this is an antacid that works in stomach to neutralize & reduce acid. Antacids are used to treat an upset stomach caused by heartburn, acid indigestion, or sour stomach; to treat peptic ulcer, hiatal hernia or other conditions caused by an excess of stomach acid; & to prevent ulcers or bleeding from ulcers.

How to use Foamicon: Take it drug as prescribed. Taking too many an antacid can reverse the effects & more acid will be secreted. in certain conditions, however, it may be necessary to take antacid as frequently as every 1 to two hours. To be effective, chewable pills should be chewed thoroughly before swallowing followed by a full glass about water. Shake liquid forms well before pouring each dose. don't take any other medication within 1 to 2 hours of taking an antacid. since antacids coat the stomach, they can prevent other drugs from being absorbed properly if taken at same time.

Foamicon side effects: this medication can cause nausea, loss of appetite, constipation or diarrhea, weakness, or headache. If these symptoms persist or become severe, notify youre physician. Notify your pharmacist if you notice black, tarry stools while taking this medication. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact you're healthcare professional or doctor.

Foamicon Precautions: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially about: kidney problems.

Foamicon drug interactions: Tell your pharmacist of all prescription & nonprescription meds you may use, especially of: tetracycline, ferrous sulfate (iron), drugs used since arthritis (e.g., aspirin, indomethacin), digoxin, isoniazid, pseudoephedrine, diazepam, methenamine, ketoconazole. don't start or stop any medicine without physician or pharmacist approval.

Foamicon Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact you're local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include dizziness, fatigue, weakness, severe nausea & vomiting, loss of appetite, drowsiness, slow or shallow breathing, or loss of consciousness.

Foamicon special notes: Refrigerating the liquid antacids may improve the taste. do not freeze. If you dislike taste of one antacid, talk to your doctor or pharmacist of switching to a similar product. liquid antacid forms work faster & are more effective than the other forms. However, chewable meds may be more convenient.

If you missed Foamicon dose: If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if Its almost time for the next dose, instead, skip missed dose & resume you're usual dosing schedule. do not 'double-up' dose to catch up.

Foamicon Storage: Store tablets, capsules & powdered forms in room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 & 30 degrees C) away from moisture & sunlight. do not store in bathroom. do not freeze liquid forms of this med.

Active Ingredients : Aluminum W Magnesium Hydroxide