Maalox 40 tablets

Tradename

Maalox

Maalox

Compound:

Each tablet contains:

magnesium hydroxide 400 mg

algeldrate (as aluminum oxide hydrated) 400 mg (equivalent to 200 mg aluminum oxide)

Auxiliary components:

starch with sucrose (confectionery sugar); sorbitol; mannitol; magnesium stearate; peppermint flavor; sodium saccharin; sucrose.

Properties

The drug neutralizes free hydrochloric acid without causing secondary hypersecretion of hydrochloric acid. Due to the increase in pH when it is taken, the peptic activity of gastric juice decreases. It also has an adsorbing and enveloping effect, due to which the impact of damaging factors on the mucous membrane is reduced.

Indications

— peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum in the acute phase;

— acute gastroduodenitis, chronic gastroduodenitis with normal or increased secretory function in the acute phase;

— hiatal hernia, reflux esophagitis;

Dosage and administration

Inside, dissolving or chewing thoroughly.

Adults and adolescents over 15 years old — 1-2 tablets. 3-4 times a day 1-2 hours after meals and at night.

With reflux esophagitis, the drug is taken a short time after a meal.

Contraindications

— hypersensitivity to active substances and other components of the drug;

— severe renal failure;

-hypophosphatemia;

Side effects

From the immune system: unknown frequency — hypersensitivity reactions such as itching, urticaria, angioedema and anaphylactic reactions.

From the digestive tract: infrequently — diarrhea, constipation.

From the side of metabolism: unknown frequency — hypermagnesemia, hyperaluminemia, hypophosphatemia (with long-term treatment or high doses, or when taking standard doses with a low phosphate content in food), which can lead to increased bone resorption, hypercalciuria, osteomalacia.