Maalox plus suspension 180 ml

Tradename

Maalox plus

Maalox Plus

Compound:

Each 5 ml suspension contains:

magnesium hydroxide 200 mg, aluminum hydroxide 225 mg

simethicone 25 mg

Auxiliary components:

Domiphene bromide, methylcellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, hydroxypropylcellulose, sodium saccharin, liquid sorbitol, hydrogen peroxide 30%, lemon flavor, purified water.

Properties

Combined remedy, the action of which is due to its constituent components; It has an antacid, adsorbing, enveloping and carminative effect. Reduces gas formation in the intestines. The laxative effect of magnesium hydroxide balances the effect of aluminum hydroxide, which has the opposite effect on intestinal motility. Neutralizes free hydrochloric acid in the stomach, reduces the activity of gastric juice.

Simethicone has a destructive effect on gas bubbles in the intestines.

Indications

Symptomatic therapy:

— dyspepsia (dyspepsia syndrome is defined as a feeling of pain or discomfort in the stomach, heaviness, fullness, early satiety, nausea).

— heartburn

Dosage and administration

Take inside.

Adults:

5-10 ml 20 minutes before or after meals (or as needed). No more than 6 doses per day. The course of treatment should not exceed 2-3 months.

Contraindications

— patients with severe malnutrition and patients with renal insufficiency.

— hypersensitivity to any of the components of the drug.

Precautionary measures:

Side effects

Uncommon: diarrhea, constipation.

Frequency not known (cannot be estimated from the available data):

hypersensitivity reactions (itching, urticaria, angioedema, anaphylactic reactions), hypermagnesemia, hyperaluminemia, hypophosphatemia (with prolonged use of high doses or conventional doses in patients on a low phosphate diet), which can lead to increased bone resorption, hypercalciuria and osteomalacia.