Maalox oral suspension 15ml, No. 6

• Acute and chronic gastritis,

• acute gastroduodenitis,

• chronic gastroduodenitis with normal or increased secretory function in the exacerbation phase,

• hiatal hernia,

• reflux esophagitis,

• peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum,

• heartburn after inaccuracies in the diet,

• taking medications and abuse of alcohol, coffee, nicotine.

Maalox is usually taken 1-1.5 hours after a meal or in case of pain, Maalox in the form of a suspension is taken in 15 ml (1 packet).

Before use, homogenize the suspension by carefully kneading the bag between your fingers.

Squeeze the contents of the bag into a spoon or mouth.

For children, the dosage is determined by the attending physician.

If necessary, you can take an additional dose of the drug two hours after the previous dose, but not more than 6 doses per day

sachet (15 ml)

Active substances

Magnesium hydroxide gel, equivalent to magnesium hydroxide 600 mg
Aluminum hydroxide gel equivalent to aluminum hydroxide 525 mg

Excipients
Concentrated hydrochloric acid 0.018 ml
Citric acid monohydrate 9.82 mg Peppermint
essential oil
1.89 mg Mannitol 37.50 mg
Methyl parahydroxybenzoate 15.00 mg
Propyl parahydroxybenzoate 7.50 mg
Sodium saccharin 4.215 mg
Sorbitol 70% (non-crystalline 3 mg
Hydrogen peroxide 30% (9.75 mg)
Purified water up to 15 ml

• Hypersensitivity to drug components,

• chronic renal failure,

• pregnancy,

• Alzheimer's disease,

• hypophosphatemia

The drug should be used with caution in children under 12 years of age, as well as in women and during lactation.

Trade name: Maalox

Dosage form : oral suspension.

Composition sachet (15 ml)

Active substances

Magnesium hydroxide gel, equivalent to magnesium hydroxide 600 mg

Aluminum hydroxide gel is equivalent to aluminum hydroxide 525 mg

Excipients
Concentrated hydrochloric acid 0.018 ml
Citric acid monohydrate 9.82 mg Peppermint
essential oil
1.89 mg Mannitol 37.50 mg
Methyl parahydroxybenzoate 15.00 mg
Propyl parahydroxybenzoate 7.50 mg
Sodium saccharin 4.215 mg
Sorbitol 70% (non-crystalline 3 mg
Hydrogen peroxide 30% (9.75 mg)
Purified water up to 15 ml

Description: A white or almost white, milk-like liquid with a mint scent.

Pharmacotherapeutic group

Antacid.

The ATC classification code is AO2AX.

pharmachologic effect

Maalox is a well balanced combination of magnesium hydroxide and aluminum hydroxide, which ensures its highly neutralizing
Maalox does not cause constipation. It is used as an adsorbing, enveloping and antacid agent for increased acidic gastric juice. Maalox soothes pain in the upper digestive tract for several hours.

Indications

• Acute and chronic gastritis,

• acute gastroduodenitis,

• chronic gastroduodenitis with normal or increased secretory function in the exacerbation phase.

• hiatal hernia, reflux esophagitis, gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer, heartburn after diet errors,

• taking medications and abuse of alcohol, coffee, nicotine.

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity to drug components,

• chronic renal failure,

• pregnancy,

• Alzheimer's disease,

• hypophosphatemia,

The drug should be used with caution in children under 12 years of age, as well as women and the period of breastfeeding,

Method of administration and dosage

Maalox is usually taken 1-1.5 hours after a meal or in case of pain, Maalox in the form of a suspension is taken in 15 ml (1 packet).

Before use, homogenize the suspension by carefully kneading the bag between your fingers.

Squeeze the contents of the bag into a spoon or mouth.

For children, the dosage is determined by the attending physician.

If necessary, you can take an additional dose of the drug two hours after the previous dose, but not more than 6 doses per day.

Side effects

Subject to the prescribed doses, the side effect of the drug is insignificant.

Sometimes observed: nausea, vomiting, change in taste, constipation.

With prolonged use in high doses, hypophosphatemia, hypocalcemia, hypercalciuria, osteomalacia, oteoporosis, hypermagnesemia, hyperaluminaemia, encephalopathy, nephrocalcinosis, impaired renal function.

In patients with concomitant renal failure, thirst, lowering blood pressure, hyporeflexia may be observed.

Interaction with other drugs

In the case of simultaneous oral administration, Maalox can reduce the absorption of various drugs.

Therefore, as a precautionary measure, other drugs are recommended to be taken either 2 hours before taking Maalox 5 or 2 hours after it.

In all cases of simultaneous administration of Maalox with other drugs, it is necessary to inform the doctor.

special instructions

Strict monitoring of the condition of patients with renal insufficiency is required, and in case of the appearance of the first symptoms of the above side effects, the use of the drug should be stopped immediately.

High doses of the drug are contraindicated in this category of patients.

Release form

Suspension in 15 ml bags, 30 pieces per package.

Storage conditions

Store at a temperature not exceeding 25C, out of reach of children.

Shelf life

3 years. Do not use the drug after the expiry date indicated on the package.

Conditions of dispensing from pharmacies

Without a doctor's prescription.