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Mylanta

Mylanta is used for:

Treating acid indigestion, heartburn, and sour stomach. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Mylanta is an antacid. It works by neutralizing the acid in the stomach.

Do NOT use Mylanta if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Mylanta
• you have an increased calcium level in your blood

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Mylanta :

Some medical conditions may interact with Mylanta . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have appendicitis, a history of kidney conditions, colon or intestinal blockage, parathyroid hormone (PTH) deficiency, or sarcoidosis

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Mylanta . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Mylanta
• Azole antifungals (eg, ketoconazole), bisphosphonates (eg, alendronate), cation exchange resins (eg, sodium polystyrene sulfonate), cephalosporins (eg, cephalexin), mycophenolate, penicillamine, quinolone antibiotics (eg, ciprofloxacin), or tetracyclines (eg, doxycycline) because their effectiveness may be decreased by Mylanta

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Mylanta may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Mylanta :

Use Mylanta as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Take Mylanta by mouth with or without food. Follow with a full glass (8 oz/240 mL) of water or other liquid.
• If you miss a dose of Mylanta , take it as soon as you remember. Continue to take 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 .

Important safety information:

• Do NOT take more than the recommended dose or use the maximum dose for more than 2 weeks without checking with your doctor.
• If your symptoms do not get better within 2 weeks or if they get worse, check with your doctor.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: It is not known if Mylanta can cause harm to the fetus. If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Mylanta while you are pregnant. It is not known if Mylanta is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Mylanta , check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Mylanta :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Constipation; diarrhea; stomach upset.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); loss of appetite; muscle weakness; nausea; slow reflexes; vomiting.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include diarrhea; stomach cramps.

Store Mylanta at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Mylanta out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Mylanta , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Mylanta is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Mylanta . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.