Maalox Plus 355 Ml Suspension
Antacid ( Aluminium Hydroxide + Magnesium Hydroxide )
Maalox Plus on ingestion, it reacts with gastric acid to rapidly form a raft of alginic acid gel having a near-neutral pH which floats on the stomach contents effectively impeding gastroesophageal reflux for up to 4 hours, and protecting the esophagus from acid, pepsin and bile.
And it contain Simethicone which is used to relieve painful pressure caused by excess gas in the stomach and intestines.
Indications:
• Relief of heartburn.
• Acid indigestion.
• Gas relief.
Points of interest:
• If symptoms do not improve after seven days, the clinical situation
should be reviewed.
How to use:
• Adult:
10–20 mL, to be taken after meals and at bedtime.
• Child:
6–11 years: 5–10 mL, to be taken after meals and at bedtime.
12–17 years: 10–20 mL, to be taken after meals and at bedtime.
Active Ingredients:
Aluminium Hydroxide , Magnesium Hydroxide , Simethicone.
Side effects:
• Hypersensitivity reactions such as urticaria.
Cautions:
• Maalox contain sodium and potassium that should be taken into account when a highly restricted salt diet is recommended.
Interactions:
• Antacids will decrease the absorption of many medicines.
• The administration of antacids should be separated by a period of about 2 hours from other orally administered medicines.
Quantity:
355 ml
How to store:
Keep at room temperature.
Made in:
Argentina.