GERI-LANTA MAXIMUM STRENGTH
GERI-LANTA MAXIMUM STRENGTH is an FDA drug label for the active ingredient ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE, DIMETHICONE manufactured by Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. administered by ORAL. This page reproduces the FDA-approved indications and usage, dosage, contraindications, warnings, and adverse reactions exactly as published in the drug label. Data source: openFDA (U.S. FDA), label effective 20260827.
- Generic name
- ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE, DIMETHICONE
- Manufacturer
- Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.
- Product type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG
- Route
- ORAL
- Dosage form
- N/A
- NDC
- 68788-4189
- Application
- M001
- Label effective
- 20260827
About this product
GERI-LANTA MAXIMUM STRENGTH is an FDA-registered drug product whose active ingredient is ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE, DIMETHICONE. It is labelled by Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. taken by oral and marketed as a human otc drug product. Identifiers on file: NDC 68788-4189, application M001, label effective 20260827. It is one of 31 FDA drug label records sharing the active ingredient ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE, DIMETHICONE. This page reproduces the FDA-approved label text so you can check what a product is, who makes it and how it is supplied before discussing it with a pharmacist or prescriber.
What it is used for
Across FDA labelling, products containing ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE, DIMETHICONE are most often described in connection with: relieves heartburn, sour stomach, acid indigestion, symptoms referred. Wording differs between labels, and the full indications section on this page takes precedence when it is present.
Active ingredients
Indications & Usage
Uses relieves • heartburn • sour stomach • acid indigestion • the symptoms referred to as gas
Dosage & Administration
Directions • shake well before use • adults and children 12 years and older: take 2 to 4 teaspoonfuls between meals, at bedtime, or as directed by a doctor • do not exceed 12 teaspoonfuls in a 24 hour period or use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks • children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Warnings
Warnings Ask a doctor before use if you have • kidney disease • a magnesium-restricted diet Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs. Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms last more than 2 weeks If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children.
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View labelHow products containing ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE, DIMETHICONE compare
FDA lists 31 drug label records with ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE, DIMETHICONE as the active ingredient. The most common dosage forms and the manufacturers with the most records are summarised below; strengths, pack sizes and inactive ingredients can still differ between apparently similar products.
| Dosage form | Products | Manufacturer | Products |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | VALU MERCHANDISERS COMPANY | 4 |
| — | — | Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 3 |
| — | — | AMERISOURCEBERGEN DRUG CORPORATION | 2 |
| — | — | CARDINAL HEALTH | 2 |
| — | — | CVS PHARMACY | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is GERI-LANTA MAXIMUM STRENGTH used for?
Uses relieves • heartburn • sour stomach • acid indigestion • the symptoms referred to as gas
Who makes GERI-LANTA MAXIMUM STRENGTH?
Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. is the labeler of record for GERI-LANTA MAXIMUM STRENGTH. 31 FDA label records share the active ingredient ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE, DIMETHICONE, so generic and branded versions may come from different companies; the manufacturer named on your pack is the one that matters for any enquiry.
What form does GERI-LANTA MAXIMUM STRENGTH come in?
administered by oral. Strengths and pack sizes vary by label, so compare the NDC on your pack with the identifier listed on this page.
Is GERI-LANTA MAXIMUM STRENGTH prescription or over-the-counter?
The FDA label for this product is recorded as human otc drug. Marketing status can differ between strengths and countries, so check the dispensing rules where you live.
Are there other products containing ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE, DIMETHICONE?
Yes. 31 FDA drug label records list ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE, DIMETHICONE as the active ingredient. Products with the same active ingredient can usually be substituted only when a prescriber or pharmacist confirms it is appropriate.
Has GERI-LANTA MAXIMUM STRENGTH been recalled?
No FDA recall record in our database matches this product name or manufacturer. Recall data is updated periodically, so a very recent notice may not appear here yet.
Where does this information come from?
All content is reproduced from FDA Structured Product Labelling data via openFDA. It is provided for identification and reference only and is not medical advice.
This page reproduces FDA Structured Product Labelling data for identification and reference. It is not medical advice, does not diagnose or treat any condition, and does not sell or price any medicine.