Maalox Suspension 250ml

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Product Description

Maalox Suspension is an over-the-counter antacid containing magnesium hydroxide and aluminium hydroxide, used to rapidly relieve heartburn, indigestion, and acid reflux. It works by neutralising excess acid in the stomach.

Maalox Suspension is used for:

  • Heartburn or when your stomach has too much acid (indigestion)
  • Inflammation of the stomach (gastritis),
  • When prescribed by a doctor, it is sometimes used for lowering the amount of acid in your stomach or gut (intestine) when you have a stomach ulcer

Keep all medicines out the sight and reach of children.

Always consult the Patient Information Leaflet before using this medicine

Directions for Use

Directions for use:

Adults aged 18 years and over: 

One to Two 5ml spoonfuls (taken 20 minutes to one hour after meals and at night) as required or as directed by your doctor.

Warnings:

Do not take Maalox Suspension if:

  • You are allergic to aluminium hydroxide or magnesium hydroxide or any of the other ingredients in Maalox Suspension (listed in section 6).
    Signs of an allergic reaction include: a rash, swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue
  • You are feeling very weak and have no energy (debilitated)
  • You have kidney problems. Long term exposure to high doses of Maalox Suspension can lead to dementia.
  • You have severe stomach pain
  • Your bowel is partially or fully blocked

 

Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if:

  • You are on a low-phosphorous diet
  • You are pregnant, might become pregnant, or think you may be pregnant. You should not take Maalox Suspension during the first three months of pregnancy
  • You are breast-feeding or planning to breast-feed

Contains:

  • Each 5ml of suspension contains 175mg of aluminium hydroxide and 200mg of magnesium hydroxide as the active ingredients.
  • The other ingredients are: hydrochloric acid, citric acid monohydrate, peppermint oil, mannitol (E421), domiphen bromide, saccharin sodium, sorbitol liquid (E420), hydrogen peroxide and purified water.

 

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