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Compare Mylanta Maximum Strength vs. Calcium carbonate/magnesium hydroxide

Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, warnings, and more.

Key takeaways

Aluminum hydroxide/magnesium hydroxide/simethicone (Mylanta Maximum Strength) and calcium carbonate/magnesium hydroxide (Rolaids) are both over-the-counter medications used to relieve heartburn and indigestion, but they have some differences. Mylanta Maximum Strength contains three active ingredients: aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide, which are antacids, and simethicone, which helps relieve gas. In contrast, Rolaids contains only two active ingredients: calcium carbonate and magnesium hydroxide, both of which are antacids. Mylanta Maximum Strength is available as a liquid, while Rolaids comes in chewable tablets. Mylanta Maximum Strength can cause diarrhea due to its magnesium content, whereas Rolaids can lead to high blood calcium levels, especially in people with kidney problems. Additionally, Mylanta Maximum Strength is not recommended during pregnancy, while Rolaids might be used with caution depending on the trimester. Both medications provide fast relief but should not be used for more than two weeks without consulting a healthcare provider.

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  • Summary of Mylanta Maximum Strength vs. Calcium carbonate/magnesium hydroxide

    Summary for Antacid / Antiflatulent

    Mylanta Maximum Strength is a combination medication containing three active ingredients: two antacids (aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide) and a gas medication (simethicone). It's used to help relieve the symptoms of heartburn, acid reflux, and gas. This medication is available over the counter (OTC) as a liquid for people ages 12 years and older. The dosage is 10 to 20 mL taken by mouth in between meals and at bedtime as needed. Possible side effects include diarrhea and nausea.

    Summary for Antacid

    Rolaids is a combination medication containing calcium and magnesium. It provides fast symptom relief for heartburn and indigestion.

  • Indications of Mylanta Maximum Strength vs. Calcium carbonate/magnesium hydroxide

    Indications for

    Short-term relief of:

    •Heartburn
    •Sour stomach
    •Indigestion
    •Gas (bloating, pressure, discomfort)
    Indications for
    •Heartburn
    •Indigestion
    •Relief of sour stomach

  • Pros and Cons of Mylanta Maximum Strength vs. Calcium carbonate/magnesium hydroxide

    Pros and Const for Antacid / Antiflatulent
    Pros
    •Provides fast relief (within several minutes)
    •Can take multiples times throughout the day for continued symptom relief
    •Comes as a flavored suspension
    •Available as a lower-cost generic medication
    •Can be purchased over the counter (OTC), without a prescription
    Cons
    •Doesn't last as long as other types of heartburn medications
    •Can interfere with how well other medications are absorbed into the body
    •Might not be a good option for people with kidney problems or on a magnesium-restricted diet
    •Not recommended for use during pregnancy
    •Contains magnesium, so can cause diarrhea
    Pros and Const for Antacid
    Pros
    •Provides fast relief for heartburn and indigestion
    •Can buy over the counter (OTC), without a prescription
    •There are tablets and soft chews in a variety of flavors (Rolaids brand)
    Cons
    •Doesn't last as long as other heartburn medications, like famotidine (Pepcid) and omeprazole (Prilosec)
    •Not meant for long-term use
    •Interacts with the absorption of some other medications, such as certain antibiotics

  • Common Side Effects of Mylanta Maximum Strength vs. Calcium carbonate/magnesium hydroxide

    Common Side Effects for
    •Diarrhea
    •Nausea
    •Constipation
    Common Side Effects for

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  • Warnings of Mylanta Maximum Strength vs. Calcium carbonate/magnesium hydroxide

    Common Side Effects for
    •Toxicity from too much magnesium
    •Toxicity from too much aluminum
    Common Side Effects for
    •Medication interactions
    •High blood calcium

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