What is Mylanta Gas Relief Maximum Strength?
Mylanta Gas Relief Maximum Strength is used to relieve the painful symptoms of too much gas in the stomach and intestines.
Mylanta Gas Relief Maximum Strength may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Mylanta Gas Relief Maximum Strength is available without a prescription.
Once a medicine has been approved for marketing for a certain use, experience may show that it is also useful for other medical problems. Although these uses are not included in product labeling, Mylanta Gas Relief Maximum Strength is used in certain patients before the following tests:
- Before a gastroscopy
- Before a radiography of the bowel
Mylanta Gas Relief Maximum Strength indications
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How should I use Mylanta Gas Relief Maximum Strength?
Use Mylanta Gas Relief Maximum Strength strips as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Use Mylanta Gas Relief Maximum Strength strips as needed after meals and before bedtime, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
- Do not remove the strip from the pouch until you are ready to use Mylanta Gas Relief Maximum Strength strips. Make sure that your hands are dry when you handle Mylanta Gas Relief Maximum Strength strips.
- Remove the strip from the pouch and place it on the tongue. The strip dissolves quickly and can be swallowed with saliva. Mylanta Gas Relief Maximum Strength strips may be taken with or without water.
- Use the strip immediately after opening the pouch. Do not store the strip for future use.
- Do not use more than 6 strips in 24 hours unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
- If you miss a dose of Mylanta Gas Relief Maximum Strength strips, use it as soon as you remember. Continue to use it as directed by your doctor or on the package label.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Mylanta Gas Relief Maximum Strength strips.
Uses of Mylanta Gas Relief Maximum Strength in details
This product is used to relieve symptoms of extra gas caused by air swallowing or certain foods/infant formulas. Mylanta Gas Relief Maximum Strength helps break up gas bubbles in the gut.
How to use Mylanta Gas Relief Maximum Strength
Shake the container well before each use. Give this product by mouth as needed, usually after meals and at bedtime, or as directed by the doctor. Follow all directions on the product package. If you are uncertain about any of the information, consult the doctor or pharmacist.
Fill the dropper to the correct dosage and squeeze the liquid slowly into the baby's mouth, towards the inner cheek. You can also measure the correct dosage with the dropper and mix it in 1 ounce of cool water, infant formula, or juice. Mix well and give the solution to your baby. The proper dosage is based on your child's age and weight.
If you are treating the child yourself (without direction from a doctor), do not use more than 12 doses of Mylanta Gas Relief Maximum Strength per day.
Clean the dropper well after each use and close the bottle tightly.
If your child's condition persists or worsens, or if you think there may be a serious medical problem, seek immediate medical attention.
Mylanta Gas Relief Maximum Strength dosage
Mylanta Gas Relief Maximum Strength Dosage
Applies to the following strength(s): 125 mg; 60 mg; 95 mg; 40 mg/0.6 mL; 180 mg; 80 mg; 62.5 mg; 166 mg; 50 mg/5 mL; 40 mg; 150 mg; 250 mg; 62.5 mg/5 mL
The information at Drugs.com is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Usual Adult Dose for:
- Flatulence
- Functional Gastric Disorder
- Postoperative Gas Pains
- Endoscopy or Radiology Premedication
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
- Flatulence
- Endoscopy or Radiology Premedication
Additional dosage information:
- Renal Dose Adjustments
- Liver Dose Adjustments
- Precautions
- Dialysis
- Other Comments
Usual Adult Dose for Flatulence
40 to 125 mg orally after meals and at bedtime, not to exceed 500 mg/24 hours.
Usual Adult Dose for Functional Gastric Disorder
40 to 125 mg orally after meals and at bedtime, not to exceed 500 mg/24 hours.
Usual Adult Dose for Postoperative Gas Pains
40 to 125 mg orally after meals and at bedtime, not to exceed 500 mg/24 hours.
Usual Adult Dose for Endoscopy or Radiology Premedication
67 mg as an oral suspension in 2.5 mL of water given shortly before the procedure.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Flatulence
0 to <2 years: 20 mg orally 4 times a day.
2 to 12 years: 40 mg orally 4 times a day. For the 40 mg strips, allow 1 strip to dissolve on the tongue as needed after meals and at bedtime. Do not exceed 6 strips in 24 hours except under the advice and supervision of a physician.
12 to 18 years: 40 to 125 mg orally after meals and at bedtime as needed, not to exceed 500 mg/24 hours.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Endoscopy or Radiology Premedication
Child >12 years: 67 mg as an oral suspension in 2.5 mL of water given shortly before the procedure.
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
There is limited information on the use of Mylanta Gas Relief Maximum Strength in infants and children. Mylanta Gas Relief Maximum Strength is not recommended for the treatment of infant colic.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Doses greater than 500 mg a day are generally not recommended.
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- Functional Gastric Disorder
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Mylanta Gas Relief Maximum Strength interactions
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What other drugs will affect Mylanta Gas Relief Maximum Strength?
If you are taking this product under your doctor's direction, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor or pharmacist first.
Tell your doctor of any prescription or nonprescription medications you may take, including any antacids or digestive medications since some combination products may also contain Mylanta Gas Relief Maximum Strength.
Mylanta Gas Relief Maximum Strength can decrease the absorption of thyroid medications (such as levothyroxine). If you take thyroid medication, take it at least 4 hours before or after products that contain Mylanta Gas Relief Maximum Strength.
This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.
Mylanta Gas Relief Maximum Strength side effects
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What are the possible side effects of Mylanta Gas Relief Maximum Strength?
Applies to Mylanta Gas Relief Maximum Strength: oral capsule, oral capsule liquid filled, oral liquid, oral solution, oral suspension, oral syrup, oral tablet, oral tablet chewable
There have not been any common or important side effects reported with this medicine. However, if you notice any side effects, check with your doctor.
Mylanta Gas Relief Maximum Strength contraindications
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Hypersensitivity to Mylanta Gas Relief Maximum Strength or any component of the formulation
Active ingredient matches for Mylanta Gas Relief Maximum Strength:
List of Mylanta Gas Relief Maximum Strength substitutes (brand and generic names) | Sort by popularity |
| Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
| Mylanta Gas Minis | |
| Mylaval | |
| Mylicon (Brazil, Denmark, Italy, South Korea, United States) | |
| Mylicon Infant's | |
| Mylicon Suspension | |
| Mylom drop (Vietnam) | |
| Mylom drop 1 Bottle 15 mL | |
| Mylom drop 40 mg/0.6 mL x 1 Bottle 15 mL | |
| Mylom Drops (Thailand) | |
| Mylom Drops oral drops 40 mg/0.6 mL 15 mL x 1's (Ranbaxy) | |
| Mytab Gas | |
| Mytab Gas Maximum Strength | |
| N Zyme | |
| N Zyme 50+10+50 Capsule (Torque Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.) | $ 0.02 |
| N Zyme 200 ml Syrup (Torque Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.) | $ 0.02 |
| Nausirar MPS | |
| Nausirar MPS 125+5 Tablet (Infar (India) Ltd) | $ 0.02 |
| NEO CLOMIN | |
| NEO-CLOMIN | |
| NEO-CLOMIN DROP 1 packet / 30 ML drop each (Abaris Healthcare) | $ 0.51 |
| NEO-CLOMIN DROP 1 packet / 15 ML drop each (Abaris Healthcare) | $ 0.39 |
| Nexzyme | |
| Nexzyme 200 ml Syrup (Nexus (India)) | $ 0.01 |
| Nexzyme 50+50+10 Tablet (Nexus (India)) | $ 0.02 |
| Nurozyme | |
| Nurozyme 50+50+15 Capsule (Swastik Formulations (P) Ltd.) | $ 0.02 |
| Olenzyme (India) | |
| Olenzyme 50+10+50 Tablet (Olcare Laboratories) | $ 0.02 |
| Olenzyme Diastase 50 mg, pepsin 10 mg. CAP / 15 (Olcare Laboratories) | $ 0.59 |
| Olenzyme Diastase 18.75 mg, pepsin 12.5mg/5 mL. O-Liqd / 200ml (Olcare Laboratories) | $ 0.90 |
| OLENZYME cap 15's (Olcare Laboratories) | $ 0.59 |
| OLENZYME oral liqd 200ml (Olcare Laboratories) | $ 0.90 |
| Osozyme | |
| Osozyme 50+30+10 Capsule (Osho Pharma Pvt.Ltd.) | $ 0.03 |
| Osozyme 15 ml Drop (Osho Pharma Pvt.Ltd.) | $ 0.02 |
| Ovol (Canada, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Thailand) | |
| Capsule; Oral; Simethicone 95 mg (Carter horner) | |
| Tablet, Chewable; Oral; Simethicone 40 mg (Carter horner) | |
| Tablet, Chewable; Oral; Simethicone 80 mg (Carter horner) | |
| Tablet, Chewable; Oral; Simethicone 160 mg (Carter horner) | |
| Drops; Oral; Simethicone 40 mg / ml (Carter horner) | |
| Ovol 40 mg/1 mL x 15 mL (Carter horner) | |
| Ovol Ultra Strength | |
| Capsule; Oral; Simethicone 180 mg | |
| PediaCare Infants' Gas Relief Drops | |
| Pepsidol (Chile) | |
| Phazin 化氣丸 (Hongkong) | |
| Phazin EC tab 60 mg 10 x 10's (Synmosa) | |
| Phazyme | |
| Capsule; Oral; Simethicone 95 mg (Gsk consumer) | |
| Capsule; Oral; Simethicone 125 mg (Gsk consumer) | |
| Emulsion; Oral; Simethicone 62.5 mg / 5 ml (Gsk consumer) | |
| Phazyme Liquid Gas Relief, Maximum Strength | |
| Phazyme Maximum Strength | |
| Capsule; Oral; Simethicone 166 mg | |
| Phazyme Ultra | |
See 280 substitutes for Mylanta Gas Relief Maximum Strength | |
References
- PubChem. "Simethicone". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sub... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- DrugBank. "Simethicone - DrugBank". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB09512 (accessed September 17, 2018).
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