Maalox Lemon 20 Sachets

"Maalox Regret Eating your Loved food because of the Heartburn Maalox oral suspension in Sachet 5ml Lemon flavoring. Maalox contains Magnesium Hydroxide(400mg) , Aluminum Hydroxide.(460mg)

"Usual dose 1 to 2 sachet to be taken when heartburn or reflux of stomach acid occurs. You shouldn't exceed 6 doses / day. The suspension should be taken as is without diluting. The duration of treatment is limited to 10 days. The sachet should be massaged carefully before opening. Adult and adolescents from 15 years Old."

-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. -The duration of treatment is limited to 10 days. -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.

Do not store above 30 °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. -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.

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