Avoid milk, calcium, iron, or antacids
Do not take with milk, calcium, iron, magnesium, or antacids if separation is recommended.
Leaflet MAALOX 400mg / 400mg chewable tablets
- Product code:
- W61953001
- Quantity:
- 40
- Indicated for:
- gastroesophageal reflux; acid dyspepsia
- Route of administration:
- oral
- Substance:
- magnesium hydroxide + aluminum hydroxide (mineral antacids)
- ATC
- A02AD01 — Alimentary tract and metabolism | Antacids | Combinations and complexes of aluminium, calcium and magnesium compounds
Precautions:
The combination of magnesium hydroxide and aluminum hydroxide is used as an antacid for the treatment of heartburn, indigestion, and other gastrointestinal conditions associated with excess stomach acid. Magnesium hydroxide neutralizes stomach acid, while aluminum hydroxide provides a protective effect on the gastric mucosa.
The medication is taken orally, usually after meals or before bedtime, according to the doctor's instructions. It is effective in relieving symptoms of heartburn and gastric discomfort.
Side effects may include constipation (due to aluminum hydroxide), diarrhea (due to magnesium hydroxide), or, in rare cases, electrolyte imbalances. Long-term use should be avoided without medical supervision.
Consult your doctor to discuss the benefits and risks of treatment with this combination. Follow the prescribed dosage and adhere to all medical recommendations.
The medication is taken orally, usually after meals or before bedtime, according to the doctor's instructions. It is effective in relieving symptoms of heartburn and gastric discomfort.
Side effects may include constipation (due to aluminum hydroxide), diarrhea (due to magnesium hydroxide), or, in rare cases, electrolyte imbalances. Long-term use should be avoided without medical supervision.
Consult your doctor to discuss the benefits and risks of treatment with this combination. Follow the prescribed dosage and adhere to all medical recommendations.
General data about MAALOX 400mg / 400mg
- Substance:
- magnesium hydroxide + aluminum hydroxide
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-10-2015
- Product code:
- W61953001
- Concentration:
- 400mg / 400mg
- Pharmaceutical form:
- chewable tablets
- Quantity:
- 40
- Product type:
- Original
- Prescription status:
- OTC — Over the Counter = medicine that does not require a medical prescription.
Pharmaceutical forms available for magnesium hydroxide + aluminum hydroxide
Concentrations available for magnesium hydroxide + aluminum hydroxide
- 35mg/40mg/ml
- 400mg/400mg