Maalox Plus suspension180 ml

Combination therapy consisting of antiflatulent agent and antacid agents used in the treatment of patients suffering from heartburn/indigestion and gas retention.

-Taken 20 minutes to 1 hour after meals and at bedtime or as required. -Shake well before use.

-Common: Constipation, decreased gastrointestinal motility, fecal impaction, hemorrhoids, stomach cramps, unpleasant taste (chalky),fecal discoloration (white speckles), nausea, vomiting. -Less common: Dehydration, fluid retention, hypomagnesemia, hypophosphatemia.

-Do not use if you have kidney disease; do not use more than the recommended dose for more than 2 weeks. -Incase of over dose be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much and when it happened, and seek immediate medical attention. For additional information call us on 16676. Always tell your physician your detailed medical history.

Don’t Store above 25 °C.

-Alfacalcidol: May increase the serum concentration of Magnesium Salts. -Allopurinol: Aluminum Hydroxide may decrease the serum concentration of Allopurinol. -Alpha-Lipoic Acid: Magnesium Salts may decrease the absorption of Alpha-Lipoic Acid. Alpha-Lipoic Acid may decrease the absorption of Magnesium Salts. -Ascorbic Acid: May increase the absorption of Aluminum Hydroxide. Management: In patients with severe renal dysfunction, consider avoiding this combination. Administering agents at least 2 hours apart may help minimize effects. -Bisacodyl: Antacids may diminish the therapeutic effect of Bisacodyl. Antacids may cause the delayed-release bisacodyl tablets to release drug prior to reaching the large intestine. Gastric irritation and/or cramps may occur. Management: Antacids should not be used within 1 hour before bisacodyl administration. -Cefdinir: Antacids may decrease the absorption of Cefdinir. -Cefuroxime: Antacids may decrease the serum concentration of Cefuroxime. -Cefpodoxime: Antacids may decrease the serum concentration of Cefpodoxime. -Corticosteroids (Oral): Antacids may decrease the bioavailability of Corticosteroids (Oral). Management: Consider separating doses by 2 or more hours.

-When dietary changes and lifestyle modifications are insufficient, aluminum hydroxide may be used for the treatment of heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux in pregnant women when used in usual recommended doses . High doses of aluminum containing antacids should be avoided. Magnesium hydroxide may be used for the treatment of heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux in pregnant women when used in usual recommended doses. Simethicone is physiologically inert and not absorbed systemically following oral administration -Aluminum hydroxide is considered compatible with breastfeeding when used in usual recommended doses; monitor the breastfeeding infant for adverse effects. Magnesium hydroxide is considered compatible with breastfeeding when used in usual recommended doses; monitor the breastfeeding infant for adverse effects. Simethicone is physiologically inert and not absorbed systemically following oral administration (. Due to lack of systemic absorption, simethicone is not expected to be present in breast milk

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