MAALOX ORAL SUSPENSION - 250 ML

MAALOX ORAL SUSPENSION - 250 ML

Maalox is an oral suspension with fresh mint flavor. It alleviates pain and burning sensation caused by increased acidity in the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract in adults and adolescents from the age 15.

Specification

Product description	Maalox is an oral suspension containing magnesium and aluminium hydroxide (as an algeldrate) as antacids drugs. It has a potent ability to neutralise gastric acid and a protective effect on the oesophageal, gastric and duodenal mucous membranes.
Indications	It is indicated in: Symptomatic treatment of: Heartburn Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (rise of gastric content in the oesophagus) in adults above 15 years old. Inflammation of the stomach (gastritis). Lowering the amount of acid in your stomach or gut (intestine) when you have an ulcer
Instructions for use	Always take Maalox exactly as directed in the patient information leaflet or ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure how to take this medicine. Shake the bottle well before use. Maalox is intended for adults and adolescents from the age of 15. Dosage Oral suspension in a bottle: 1 tablespoon (15 ml) to treat heartburn and food reflux. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. Duration of administration Do not take more than 6 tablespoons a day. Do not use on more than 10 consecutive days.
Warning	DO NOT use this product: If you are allergic to aluminium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. If you have acute renal impairment. Precautions: Tell your doctor or pharmacist: If you have lost weight. If you are taking other medicines or supplements. If you have swallowing difficulty or a persistent stomach pain.
Other information	Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is printed on the bottle and the cardboard box. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Not to be stored above 25°C . After the initial opening, suspension is suitable for use for 6 months.
Ingredients	Active ingredient: Magnesium hydroxide and Aluminium hydroxide (as an algeldrate). 15 ml or a tablespoon of suspension contains 600 mg of magnesium hydroxide and 525 mg of aluminium hydroxide. The other ingredients are: Concentrated hydrochloric acid, citric acid, D-mannitol, Essential peppermint oil, Domiphen bromide, Sodium saccharin, Sorbitol (non-crystallised) and Purified water.