Use Gelusil for temporary relief and treatment of duodenal and stomach ulcers, gastritis, hiatus hernia, esophagitis, heartburn and any similar gastrointestinal disorders in which control of gastric hyperacidity is desirable. Gelusil should not be given to patients who are severely debilitated or suffering from kidney failure, alkalosis or hypermagnesemia. Antacids (Gelusil) can interfere with the absorption of iron preparations and/or tetracyclines. Gelusil should not be taken for more than 2 weeks, or if symptoms recur, unless otherwise directed by a physician. Gelusil should not be taken within 2 hours of another medication, because the effectiveness of other medications may be altered. Gelusil: 10 to 20 mL of liquid or 2 to 4 tablets 4 times daily, between meals and at bedtime as required to relieve symptoms and promote recovery. Tablets should be chewed. May be used diluted with water to make a 25% solution and administered at the rate of 18 drops per minute as a continuous gastric or duodenal drip for hospitalized patients. Gelusil Extra Strength: 10 mL of liquid or 2 to 4 tablets 4 times a day, between meals and at bedtime as required to relieve symptoms and promote recovery of active peptic ulcer disease.
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