Prescription Antacid Drugs
Pronounced: (a-LOO-mi-num/mag-NEE-zee-um/sye-METH-i-cone)
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If you are taking this medication under your doctor's direction, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor or pharmacist first.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor...
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