Maalox Suspension is used for Heartburn or when your stomach has too much acid (indigestion), Inflammation of the stomach (gastritis), and when prescribed by a doctor it may also be used for lowering the amount of acid in your stomach or gut (intestine) when you have an ulcer.
Maalox Suspension works by lowering the amount of acid in your stomach.
Ingredients
Each 5ml of suspension contains 175mg of aluminium hydroxide and 200mg of magnesium hydroxide as the active ingredients.
Other ingredients are: hydrochloric acid, citric acid monohydrate, peppermint oil, mannitol (E421), domiphenbromide, saccharin sodium, sorbitol liquid (E420), hydrogen peroxide and purified water.
Storage
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Discard any medicine remaining 6 months after opening the bottle.
Store below 25°C.
Preparation and Usage
Adults, the elderly and children aged 14 years or older: Take two to four 5ml teaspoonfuls, 20 minutes to 1 hour after meals and at bedtime.
If the symptoms do not go away, talk to your doctor.
Maalox Suspension is not recommended for children less than 14 years of age.
Please read the enclosed leaflet before use – Click here
Warnings
If you take more Maalox Suspension than you should talk to your doctor or go to a hospital straight away. Remember to take any medicine that is left with you so the doctor knows what you have taken.
The following effects may happen: diarrhoea, stomach pain or you may get a bloated feeling and cramping pain in the abdomen (stomach), be sick (vomit), have indigestion, heartburn, upset stomach, constipation, loss of appetite, dry mouth. This could be caused by an obstruction or blockage of the bowel (ileus).
Stop taking Maalox Suspension and see a doctor or go to a hospital straight away if:
- You have a red and lumpy skin rash, swollen eye- lids, face, lips, mouth or tongue, itching and difficulty breathing or swallowing. This could be an allergic reaction.
Do not take Maalox Suspension if:
- You are allergic to aluminium hydroxide or magnesium hydroxide or any of the other ingredients in Maalox Suspension. 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
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