Melox
Aluminum hydroxide, Magnesium hydroxide, Simethicone · Suspension · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredients (in each 5 mL teaspoonful) Aluminum hydroxide 200 mg (equivalent to dried gel USP) Magnesium hydroxide 200 mg Simethicone 20 mg
Purpose
Purpose Antacid Antacid Antigas
Uses
Uses relieves
• acid indigestion
• heartburn
• sour stomach
• the symptoms referred to as gas
Warnings
Warnings Ask a doctor before use if you have
• kidney disease
• 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.
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children.
Directions
Directions
• shake well before each 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 16 teaspoonfuls in a 24 hour period or use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks
• children under 12: ask a doctor
Other information
Other information
• each 5 mL teaspoonful contains: magnesium 85 mg, sodium 3 mg
• store at room temperature
• protect from freezing
• keep tightly closed
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients benzyl alcohol, butylparaben, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, flavor, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, propylparaben, purified water, saccharin sodium, sorbitol solution
Questions?
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Label text from the FDA structured product label by Belmora LLC (revised Nov 20, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Aluminum Hydroxide in 2 products
- Magnesium Hydroxide in 2 products
- Dimethicone, Unspecified in 1 product
- Dimethicone in 1 product
Melox NDC products (2)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27854-115 | Aluminum Hydroxide 200 mg/5mL; Magnesium Hydroxide 200 mg/5mL; Dimethicone, Unspecified 20 mg/5mL Suspension | Belmora LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 27854-117 | Aluminum Hydroxide 400 mg/10mL; Magnesium Hydroxide 400 mg/10mL; Dimethicone 40 mg/10mL Liquid | Belmora LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Melox used for?
Uses relieves • acid indigestion • heartburn • sour stomach • the symptoms referred to as gas
Who makes Melox?
Melox is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Belmora LLC.