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GAVIS-CARE ANTACID

Dosage form: suspension
Ingredients: ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE 95mg in 15mL, MAGNESIUM CARBONATE 358mg in 15mL
Labeler: Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals, Corp
NDC code: 57896-617

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 18, 2023.

gaviscare mint

Active ingredients (in each 15 mL = tablespoonful)

Aluminum hydroxide 95 mg
Magnesium carbonate 358 mg

Purpose

Antacid

Uses

relieves

  • heartburn
  • sour stomach
  • acid indigestion
  • upset stomach associated with these symptoms

Warnings

Ask a doctor before use if you have
• kidney disease
• a magnesium-restricted diet
• a sodium-restricted diet

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug.
Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs.

When using this product laxative effect may occur.

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.

Directions

• shake well before each use
• adults and children 12 years and older: follow these directions or take as directed by a doctor
 • take 1 to 2 tablespoonfuls (TBSP)
 • take as needed, after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day
 • do not take more than 8 tablespoonfuls in 24 hours
• children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Other information

each tablespoonful contains: magnesium 105 mg, sodium 39 mg
• store at up to 25C (77F)
• avoid freezing
• keep tightly closed
TAMPER-EVIDENT: Do not use this product if inner foil seal over the mouth of the bottle is disturbed or missing.

Inactive ingredients

benzyl alcohol, D and C yellow no.10, edetate disodium, FD and C blue no.1, flavor, glycerin, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium alginate, sorbitol solution, xanthan gum

package Label

NDC 57896-617-12

GERICARE

Gavis-Care

Regular Strength

Antacid

Alumina and Magnesium Carbonate Oral Suspension USP

Relives Heartburn and Acid Indigestion

mint flavor

compare to the ingredients in Gaviscon Regular Strength

12 FL OZ (355 mL)

GAVIS-CARE ANTACID 
aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate suspension
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:57896-617
Route of AdministrationORALDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE (ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE) ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE95 mg  in 15 mL
MAGNESIUM CARBONATE (CARBONATE ION) MAGNESIUM CARBONATE358 mg  in 15 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
BENZYL ALCOHOL 
D&C YELLOW NO. 10 
EDETATE DISODIUM 
FD&C BLUE NO. 1 
GLYCERIN 
WATER 
SACCHARIN SODIUM (SACCHARIN)  
SODIUM ALGINATE 
SORBITOL 
XANTHAN GUM 
Product Characteristics
Colorgreen (light green) Score    
ShapeSize
FlavorSPEARMINT (spearmint) Imprint Code
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage Description
1NDC:57896-617-12355 mL in 1 BOTTLE
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC monograph finalpart33101/01/2000
Labeler - Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals, Corp (611196254)
Registrant - GCP Laboratories (965480861)
Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIOperations
GCP Laboratories965480861manufacture(57896-617)

Revised: 12/2018
 
Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals, Corp

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.