Mylanta

What is Mylanta?

Mylanta is the brand name of an over-the-counter (OTC) drug used to treat heartburn and upset stomach.
Mylanta belongs to group of drugs known as antacids, which neutralize stomach acid.
The medication contains a combination of aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide.
Mylanta products that also relieve painful gas, such as Mylanta Regular Strength, contain simethicone.
You can also buy a generic form of aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide, the antacid ingredients in Mylanta.
There are versions of Mylanta that contain other ingredients. For example, Mylanta Supreme contains calcium as well as antacid and anti-gas ingredients.

Mylanta Warnings

You should not take Mylanta if:

• You are allergic to any of the ingredients in the medication
• You've had a colostomy or ileostomy
• You have a blockage in your stomach or intestines
• You have a hole in your intestines
• You have poorly functioning kidneys, kidney stones, or kidney failure
• You are bleeding from the stomach
• You are dehydrated or are restricting fluids

Do not take Mylanta within two hours of another drug, since Mylanta can interfere with absorption of other medications.

Pregnancy and Mylanta

Mylanta is a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Pregnancy Category B drug, meaning animal studies indicate there is no risk to a fetus, but there are no human studies showing it's safe for an unborn baby.
If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, talk with your doctor before taking Mylanta and never take high doses or large amounts of it.
Since Mylanta passes into breast milk, talk to your doctor before taking it if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.

Mylanta Side Effects

Common side effects of Mylanta include:

• Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
• Rash or hives
• Oral yeast infection (thrush)
• Swollen or infected tongue or black, hairy tongue

Serious side effects of Mylanta include:

• Anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction in which your throat may close up, you have trouble breathing, you can pass out from low blood pressure, and your skin may break out in hives
• An immediate or delayed hypersensitivity reaction or another allergic response
• Severe and potentially life-threatening skin reactions like erythema multiforme (Stevens-Johnson syndrome)
• Blood disorders, such as a low platelet count, low white blood cell count, or high levels of eosinophils, a type of white blood cell.Seizures

Mylanta Interactions

It's always important to share with your doctor and pharmacist all of the medications you are taking.
This includes prescriptions medications, over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, vitamins and nutritional supplements (nutritional shakes, protein powders, etc.), herbal remedies, and any illegal or recreational drugs.
You should not take Mylanta if you are taking sodium citrate.
Medications that have serious interactions with Mylanta include the following:

• Digoxin (Lanoxin)
• Tetracycline antibiotics, such as doxycycline (Vibramycin, Doryx) and minocycline
• Orencia
• Quinolone antibiotics, such as Cipro (ciprofloxacin) and Levaquin (levofloxacin)
• Stimulants, such as those containing amphetamine (Adderall, Benzedrine), methamphetamine (Desoxyn, Methampex), and lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)
• Pancrelipase, such as Creon, Pancreaze, Pertzye, Viokasa
• Any medication or supplement containing sodium phosphate, including sodium phosphate prior to a colonoscopy or another bowel procedure
• K-Phos (potassium phosphate and potassium acid phosphate)
• Quinine
• Ursodiol (Actigall)
• Mesalamine (Apriso, Asacol, Canasa, Lialda, Pentasa, Rowasa)
• Doxercalficerol (Hectoral)
• Calcitriol (Caclijex, Rocaltrol, Vectical) and paricalcitol (Zemplar)
• Sodium polysterene sulfonate (Kayexelate, Kionex)

Mylanta and Alcohol

You should avoid or limit drinking alcohol while taking Mylanta.

Mylanta and Grapefruit

It's not clear whether grapefruit interacts with Mylanta, so it's best to avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while taking the medication.

Mylanta Dosage

Adults and children age 12 and older can take 2 to 4 teaspoons of Liquid Mylanta Regular Strength between meals and at bedtime, or as your doctor prescribes.
You should never take more than 24 teaspoons of Mylanta within 24 hours.
Doses and safe maximum amounts of various Mylanta products vary, so read labels carefully or ask your doctor or pharmacist for direction.

Mylanta Overdose

If you suspect an overdose, you should contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately.
You can get in touch with a poison control center at (800) 222-1222.

Missed Dose of Mylanta

Mylanta should only be taken when you need it, so missing a dose shouldn't be an issue.