Mylanta
Mylanta is an over-the-counter combination antacid and antiflatulent medication. The aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide work rapidly to neutralize excess stomach acid, providing quick relief from heartburn and indigestion. Simethicone acts as a defoaming agent to reduce surface tension of gas bubbles, allowing them to coalese and be passed more easily, relieving bloating and gas pressure.
Dosage by Body Weight
For adults and children 12 years of age and older: Take 10 mL to 20 mL of liquid suspension between meals, at bedtime, or as directed by a doctor. Do not exceed 60 mL in a 24-hour period. Do not use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks except under the advice and supervision of a doctor. For children under 12 years, consult a physician.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- Do not use
- Tracking Notes
- Avoid use in infants. Magnesium and aluminum can accumulate to toxic levels in immature kidneys.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- Do not use
- Tracking Notes
- Avoid use. Consult a pediatrician for safe infantile colic or reflux treatments.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- Do not use
- Tracking Notes
- Do not administer OTC antacids containing aluminum and magnesium to young children without medical supervision.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- Consult a pediatrician
- Frequency
- As directed by physician
- Tracking Notes
- Standard Mylanta formulations are not intended for children under 12 years of age.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- Consult a pediatrician
- Frequency
- As directed by physician
- Tracking Notes
- Ensure professional medical guidance is obtained before administering adult antacids to young children.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Not recommended | Do not use | Avoid use in infants. Magnesium and aluminum can accumulate to toxic levels in immature kidneys. |
| 5-7 kg | Not recommended | Do not use | Avoid use. Consult a pediatrician for safe infantile colic or reflux treatments. |
| 8-10 kg | Not recommended | Do not use | Do not administer OTC antacids containing aluminum and magnesium to young children without medical supervision. |
| 11-15 kg | Consult a pediatrician | As directed by physician | Standard Mylanta formulations are not intended for children under 12 years of age. |
| 16-20 kg | Consult a pediatrician | As directed by physician | Ensure professional medical guidance is obtained before administering adult antacids to young children. |
Formulation
Purpose
Relief of heartburn, acid indigestion, sour stomach, upset stomach, and symptoms of gas such as pressure and bloating.
Generic Name
Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide, and SimethiconeScheduled Drug
No. This medicine is generally not treated as a scheduled/prescription-only drug in common consumer references, but local rules may vary.