Mylanta Tonight and Nateglinide

• Generic Name: calcium carbonate / magnesium hydroxide / simethicone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Mylanta Tonight

Calcium and magnesium are naturally occurring minerals that are necessary for many systems in the body. Calcium and magnesium are sometimes used as antacids to relieve heartburn, acid indigestion, and upset stomach.

Simethicone allows gas bubbles in the stomach and intestines to come together more easily, which allows for easier passage of gas.

Mylanta Tonight is a combination antacid, anti-gas medicine used to treat heartburn, indigestion, gas and bloating, or stomach discomfort caused by overeating.

Mylanta Tonight may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: nateglinide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Starlix

Nateglinide is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. nateglinide helps your body respond better to insulin produced by your pancreas.

Nateglinide is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This medicine is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

Other diabetes medicines are sometimes used in combination with nateglinide if needed.

Nateglinide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.