Mylanta is a

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s for digestive problems, manufactured by Infirst Healthcare USA under license from

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, a division of

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(formerly

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since 2007 following its acquisition). It includes several different products intended to treat

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and

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Recall and availability

In November 2010, Mylanta was voluntarily recalled due to what is described as some labelling concerns. According to sources within the company at that time, these concerns stemmed from the fact that small traces of alcohol were found in the flavoring agents of the liquid version of the

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which was not disclosed on the labelling itself, and that the problem would be rectified "shortly". Generic liquid antacids comparable to Mylanta are now available (e.g., under the brand name "equaline" among others). Mylanta was reintroduced to the market in 2016.

Product ingredients

The liquid suspension contains calcium carbonate 800 mg-1000 mg, magnesium hydroxide 270 mg and 80 mg simethicone in each 10ml dose. There is a new vanilla and caramel flavor alongside a new mint chocolate favor that has extra coating for immediate relief. There are also Mylanta Gas Minis for the immediate relief of gas with 125 mg Simethicone in three tablets. The gas minis are available in assorted fruit flavoring and mint.

References

{{Johnson & Johnson Antacids Drugs developed by Johnson & Johnson