Maalox Plus Suspension - Antiacid Oral Liquid for for The Effective Relief of Heartburn, Indigestion, and Wind - 250 ml

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Stomach acid is produced in the stomach as a normal part of the digestive process. However, too much stomach acid can cause symptoms such as heartburn and indigestion. It can also irritate an inflamed stomach lining or an ulcer in the stomach or intestine (peptic ulcer). Maalox plus is used to relieve the symptoms of heartburn, indigestion (upset stomach with stomach pain and burning, nausea and excess gas, sometimes called dyspepsia) and excess gas in the stomach and intestines (flatulence or wind). X You are allergic (hypersensitive) to dried aluminium hydroxide gel or magnesium hydroxide or any of the other ingredients in Maalox Suspension (see Section 6: Further Information) Do not take this medicine if any of the above apply to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Maalox Suspension. Pregnant women should get advice from their doctor, pharmacist or midwife before using this medication. The manufacturer states that it should be avoided in the first trimester of pregnancy. However, antacids are generally considered safe to take during pregnancy, provided you do not exceed the recommended dose.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following side effects get serious or last longer than a few days. Also tell them if you notice any Maalox Plus Suspension 250ml side effects not listed in the patient information leaflet. The magnesium in this product can cause diarrhea. Using an antacid that contains only aluminum along with this product can help control diarrhea. The aluminum in this product can cause constipation. To minimize constipation, drink plenty of fluids and exercise. Diarrhea is more common with this product than constipation. For Maalox Plus Suspension pregnancy make sure you speak to a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if: If you are allergic to any of the below Maalox Suspension Ingredients, please do not use this medicine and seek an alternative.If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if: You are pregnant, might become pregnant, or think you may be pregnant. You should not take Maalox Suspension during the first three months of pregnancy Aluminum-containing antacids bind to phosphate, an important body chemical, in the gut. This can cause low phosphate levels, especially if you use this medication in large doses and for a long time. Tell your doctor right away if you have any of the following symptoms of low phosphate: loss of appetite, unusual tiredness, muscle weakness. Maalox Suspension contains methylparaben (E218) and propylparaben (E216). These may cause an allergic reaction. This allergy may happen some time after taking this medicine. Signs of an allergic reaction include: breathing problems with wheezing and tightness in your chest (called “bronchospasm”) Do not take antacids at the same time as any other medicines. This is because they can interfere with the way your body absorbs other medicines and may stop them from working properly. Try to leave at least two hours both before and after a dose of co-magaldrox before you take any other medicines.

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical Take 2-4 5ml teaspoonfuls 20-60 minutes before meals and at bedtime. This product is to be taken orally and if needed with water or milk.This medicine may prevent other drugs taken by mouth from getting into the body. If you take other drugs by mouth, you may need to take them at Very common (≥ 1/10), common (≥ 1/100 to <1/10), uncommon (≥1/1,000 to <1/100), rare (≥1/10,000 to <1/1,000), very rare (<1/10,000), not known (cannot be estimated from available data). If the Maalox Plus Suspension price or other product prices look too good to be true, the products you are purchasing could be illegitimate or counterfeit. Maalox Plus Suspension Pregnancy This medicine is not expected to be harmful to a nursing infant if used by women who are breastfeeding. Only limited amounts of the medicine are absorbed into the mother's bloodstream, so negligable amounts are expected to pass into the breast milk. Seek further medical advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Not know (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data) Hypophosphatemia, this may occur at high doses of the product or even at normal doses especially in patients with low phosphorus diets

Do not take more than sixteen 5ml spoonful's in a 24 hour period or use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks, except under the direction of your doctor. Hypermagnesemia is an electrolyte disturbance in which there is an abnormally elevated level of magnesium in the body

Children aged 2 to 5 years should be given one 5ml spoonful no more than three times a day, 20 minutes to one hour after meals or at bedtime, as needed to relieve symptoms. The other Plus Maalox Suspension ingredients include: domiphen bromide, microcrystalline cellulose, methylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, hydrogen peroxide, citric acid monohydrate, sodium saccharin, sorbitol (E420), carmellose sodium, lemon flavour, swiss cream flavour and water. Maalox Plus Suspension Price This medicine may contain sugar. If you have diabetes, consult your doctor or pharmacist about using this drug safely. The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the medicine's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist. How can this medicine affect other medicines? Maalox Suspension is used for the relief of indigestion, heartburn and wind (flatulence). Maalox Suspension works by lowering the amount of acid in the stomach. The anti-foaming agent in this product helps remove gas from the stomach. Maalox Antacid Suspension

The other medicine is called simethicone. It belongs to a group of medicines called anti-foaming agents. Some foods may make your symptoms worse. Foods and drinks that have been suspected of this include peppermint, tomatoes, chocolate, spicy foods, hot drinks, coffee, and alcoholic drinks. If it seems that a food is aggravating your symptoms, try avoiding it for a while to see if your symptoms improve. Also, try avoiding eating large meals, as these can make your symptoms worse too. Aluminium-containing antacids may prevent the proper absorption of drugs such as tetracyclines, vitamins, ciprofloxacin, ketoconazole, hydroxychloroquine, chloroquine, chlorpromazine, rifampicin, cefdinir, cefpodoxime, levothyroxine, rosuvastatin, H 2 antagonists, atenolol, cyclines, diflunisal, digoxin, bisphosphonates, ethambutol, fluoroquinolones, sodium fluoride, glucocorticoids, indomethacin, isoniazid, lincosamides, metoprolol, phenothiazine neuroleptics, penicillamine,propranolol and iron salts. Acne Acne is a common skin condition that affects most people at some point. It causes spots, oily skin and sometimes skin that’s hot or painful to touch. Acne most commonly develops on the face. If you have an allergy to aluminum, magnesium, or any other part of Maalox ( aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide suspension).some other time than Maalox (aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide suspension). Talk with your doctor.