Maalox suspension 20 sachets

Tradename

Maalox

Maalox

Composition

Each sachet contains:

Aluminum hydroxide 460mg

Magnesium hydroxide 400mg.

Auxiliary components:

sucrose solution, liquid sorbitol (noncrystallizing), xanthan gum, guar, natural fruit flavor, sodium chloride.

Properties

An antacid drug, does not have a systemic effect. Its antacid capacity is 20 meq H + per 1 sachet (in vitro determination by the RossetRice method). The drug neutralizes free hydrochloric acid without causing secondary hypersecretion of hydrochloric acid. In connection with an increase in pH when it is taken, the peptic activity of gastric juice decreases. It also has an absorbent and enveloping effect, due to which the effect o damaging factors on the mucous membran the stomach and duodenum is reduced.

Maalox@ is able to eliminate or relieve heartburn for several hours. Due to its balanced composition in relation to the effect on gastrointestinal motility, Maalox@ usually does not cause constipation. Magnesium hydroxide and algeldrate transmit x-rays.

Indications

-heartburn;

belching sour contents.

Method of administration and dosage:

Contraindications

-increased sensitivity to active substances other components of the drug;

severe renal failure;

-hypophosphatemia;

Side effects

Immune system disorders: frequency unknown — hypersensitivity reactions such as pruritus, urticaria, angioedema and anaphylactic reactions.

From the gastrointestinal tract: infrequently diarrhea, constipation.

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