Mintox Plus Coupons & Prices

Mintox Plus is an over-the-counter chewable tablet that combines the antacids aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide with simethicone, an anti-gas ingredient, for fast relief of acid indigestion, heartburn, sour stomach, and gas-related bloating and pressure; because it's OTC, insurance rarely applies, but before you buy, enter your ZIP above to compare pharmacy prices and see whether a Mintox Plus coupon brings the cost down at a nearby store.

What is Mintox Plus and how does it work?

Mintox Plus is a chewable antacid tablet combining two ingredients: an aluminum hydroxide/magnesium hydroxide compound that neutralizes stomach acid, and simethicone, which works by breaking up gas bubbles in the digestive tract. Together they're intended for fast relief of acid indigestion, heartburn, sour stomach, and upset stomach linked to overeating or drinking, along with gas symptoms like bloating, pressure, and fullness.

This same aluminum hydroxide/magnesium hydroxide/simethicone combination, at matching concentrations, is also sold as Maalox Plus, and Mintox Plus is marketed as a lower-cost alternative to that brand. It's similar in ingredients to other OTC combination antacids such as Mylanta as well.

How to save on Mintox Plus

Mintox Plus is sold over the counter, so it typically isn't billed through prescription insurance, and there's no manufacturer copay card for this product. Prices for OTC antacids can still vary noticeably from one pharmacy to the next. Enter your ZIP code above to compare prices nearby, and ask your pharmacist whether the store-brand or generic aluminum hydroxide/magnesium hydroxide/simethicone chewable tablet costs less than the branded Mintox Plus for the same ingredients and strength.

Mintox Plus vs. other antacids

Mintox Plus belongs to a broad category of OTC antacid-plus-simethicone combination products that includes Maalox Plus and Mylanta, which use the same or similar aluminum/magnesium and simethicone combinations. If gas is your main symptom rather than heartburn, a simethicone-only product may be enough on its own. If you have frequent heartburn rather than occasional indigestion, an acid reducer like famotidine works differently (by reducing acid production rather than neutralizing existing acid) and may be a better fit for repeated symptoms — ask a pharmacist or your provider which approach suits your situation.

Safety information

Mintox Plus is generally used short-term. Don't take more than 12 tablets in 24 hours, and don't use the maximum dose for more than 2 weeks unless a physician directs otherwise. Ask a doctor before use if you have kidney disease, since aluminum and magnesium can accumulate, or if you're taking a prescription medication, since antacids can reduce absorption of certain drugs (including tetracycline and quinolone antibiotics, and iron supplements) — spacing doses at least two hours apart is generally recommended in these cases.

Stop use and contact a doctor if symptoms persist, if you have stomach pain, or if you need it for more than two weeks. Prolonged use can cause diarrhea (from the magnesium component) or constipation (from the aluminum component). In case of accidental overdose, contact Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222. This is general information, not medical advice — check with your doctor or pharmacist about your specific situation.