ALUMINUM/MAGNESIUM
Patient Counselling
· May be taken with or without food
· Should start to work within half an hour
· For maximum effectiveness, take one hour after meals and/or at bedtime
· If you have kidney problems, consult your physician before using
· May cause constipation or diarrhea
· If you find that your symptoms aren’t being adequately relieved or that you are using the antacids more than 3 days per week, speak to your doctor or pharmacist about alternative medications
· Separate your antacids from any other medications by at least 2 hours. For assistance with this, ask
your pharmacist