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Indications/Uses
MAALOX PLUS is an antacid for the symptomatic relief of hyperacidity and as an antiflatulent to alleviate the symptoms of gas, including post-operative gas pain.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Chewable tablet: Chew or suck 2 to 4 tablets 4 times a day, 20 to 60 minutes after meals and before going to bed. After taking the tablets, the patient can drink water or milk.
Warning: do not exceed the doses indicated.
Consult a doctor if the symptoms recur or if the patient notices any recent changes in the symptoms.
Warning: use only for short periods of treatment.
This medicine is not recommended for use in children.
Oral suspension: Two to four teaspoonful (10 to 20 mL) four times a day taken twenty minutes to one hour after meals and at bedtime or as directed by a physician. May be followed with milk or water.
Warning: do not exceed the doses indicated.
Consult a doctor if the symptoms recur or if the patient notices any recent changes in the symptoms.
Warning: use only for short periods of treatment.
This medicine is not recommended for use in children.
Oral suspension: Two to four teaspoonful (10 to 20 mL) four times a day taken twenty minutes to one hour after meals and at bedtime or as directed by a physician. May be followed with milk or water.
Overdosage
There is very little experience of intentional overdose. Overdose with aluminum salts is easier to detect in patients with severe chronic kidney failure who have the following symptoms: encephalopathy, seizures and dementia. As in all cases of overdose, treatment is symptomatic and involves general supportive measures.
Treatment of overdose with magnesium: rehydration, forced diuresis. Hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis is required in patients with kidney failure.
In case of accidental ingestion or absorption of an excessive dose of MAALOX PLUS, immediately inform the doctor or go to the nearest hospital.
If unsure of how to use MAALOX PLUS, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
Treatment of overdose with magnesium: rehydration, forced diuresis. Hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis is required in patients with kidney failure.
In case of accidental ingestion or absorption of an excessive dose of MAALOX PLUS, immediately inform the doctor or go to the nearest hospital.
If unsure of how to use MAALOX PLUS, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
Administration
Should be taken with food: Take 20 min-1 hr after meals & at bedtime. Tab: Chew well.
Contraindications
Allergy to the active substances or to any of the excipients. State of cachexia (general wasting away of the body).
Porphyria.
Severe forms of kidney failure.
In children (in most cases).
Porphyria.
Severe forms of kidney failure.
In children (in most cases).
Warnings
Due to its composition, MAALOX PLUS does not generally affect the functioning of the large intestine. However, in some particularly sensitive patients and at high dosages, accelerated intestinal transit may occur. Do not use as long-term treatment.
Like other aluminum-based medicines, MAALOX PLUS may have a constrictive effect and cause constipation. At high doses, it can cause intestinal blockage.
If on a low-phosphorus diet, the patient should be aware that aluminum hydroxide may cause phosphorus deficiency.
In patients with severe forms of kidney failure, prolonged use of this medicine should be avoided. If there are no clear results after a short period of treatment, consult a doctor.
Patients who must consult a doctor before taking MAALOX PLUS: Children, pregnant and breast-feeding women (see Use in Pregnancy & Lactation) and patients with kidney failure.
Driving and using machines: MAALOX PLUS has no effect on the ability to drive or use machines.
Important information about some of the ingredients of MAALOX PLUS: These tablets contain sucrose: this should be taken into account in patients with diabetes who are on a reduced-calorie diet.
If the patient is intolerant of sugars, consult the doctor before taking MAALOX PLUS chewable tablets or MAALOX PLUS oral suspension.
Each MAALOX PLUS chewable tablet contains 500 mg of glucose.
If the tablets are taken in compliance with the maximum recommended dosage (16 tablets per day), the daily glucose intake is equivalent to 8 g.
The oral suspension contains methylparaben and propylparaben, which can cause (sometimes delayed) allergic reactions.
Read all of this monograph carefully before the patient starts taking this medicine: This medicine can be used as an over-the-counter medicine to treat mild temporary conditions that are easy to identify and that can be treated without consulting a doctor.
It can therefore be obtained without a prescription but must be used correctly to ensure that it works and to limit side effects.
For more information and advice, please consult a pharmacist.
Consult a doctor if the symptoms do not resolve after a short period of treatment.
Oral suspension: Do not take more than 16 teaspoonful (80 mL) in a 24-hour period or use the maximum dosage for more than two weeks. Do not use if the patient has kidney disease except under the advise and supervision of a physician.
Like other aluminum-based medicines, MAALOX PLUS may have a constrictive effect and cause constipation. At high doses, it can cause intestinal blockage.
If on a low-phosphorus diet, the patient should be aware that aluminum hydroxide may cause phosphorus deficiency.
In patients with severe forms of kidney failure, prolonged use of this medicine should be avoided. If there are no clear results after a short period of treatment, consult a doctor.
Patients who must consult a doctor before taking MAALOX PLUS: Children, pregnant and breast-feeding women (see Use in Pregnancy & Lactation) and patients with kidney failure.
Driving and using machines: MAALOX PLUS has no effect on the ability to drive or use machines.
Important information about some of the ingredients of MAALOX PLUS: These tablets contain sucrose: this should be taken into account in patients with diabetes who are on a reduced-calorie diet.
If the patient is intolerant of sugars, consult the doctor before taking MAALOX PLUS chewable tablets or MAALOX PLUS oral suspension.
Each MAALOX PLUS chewable tablet contains 500 mg of glucose.
If the tablets are taken in compliance with the maximum recommended dosage (16 tablets per day), the daily glucose intake is equivalent to 8 g.
The oral suspension contains methylparaben and propylparaben, which can cause (sometimes delayed) allergic reactions.
Read all of this monograph carefully before the patient starts taking this medicine: This medicine can be used as an over-the-counter medicine to treat mild temporary conditions that are easy to identify and that can be treated without consulting a doctor.
It can therefore be obtained without a prescription but must be used correctly to ensure that it works and to limit side effects.
For more information and advice, please consult a pharmacist.
Consult a doctor if the symptoms do not resolve after a short period of treatment.
Oral suspension: Do not take more than 16 teaspoonful (80 mL) in a 24-hour period or use the maximum dosage for more than two weeks. Do not use if the patient has kidney disease except under the advise and supervision of a physician.
Special Precautions
If the patient has a severe form of kidney failure, this medicine should be taken under medical supervision.
Oral suspension: Do not use with patients taking a prescription antibiotic drug containing any form of tetracycline.
Oral suspension: Do not use with patients taking a prescription antibiotic drug containing any form of tetracycline.
Use In Pregnancy & Lactation
Only use in case of real need and under direct medical supervision.
During pregnancy and breast-feeding, the patient should only use MAALOX PLUS after consulting the doctor, and after having weighed the benefits against the risks with the doctor.
Consult the doctor if the patient may be pregnant or is planning to have a baby.
Magnesium is considered compatible with breast-feeding. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.
During pregnancy and breast-feeding, the patient should only use MAALOX PLUS after consulting the doctor, and after having weighed the benefits against the risks with the doctor.
Consult the doctor if the patient may be pregnant or is planning to have a baby.
Magnesium is considered compatible with breast-feeding. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.
Adverse Reactions
Occasionally, diarrhea or constipation.
Drug Interactions
Tell the doctor or pharmacist if the patient has recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
Since aluminum and magnesium salts reduce the gastrointestinal absorption of tetracyclines, the patient should avoid treatment with MAALOX PLUS when taking tetracycline by mouth.
The use of antacids containing aluminum can reduce the absorption of H2 antagonists, atenolol, cefdinir, cefpodoxime, chloroquine, tetracyclines, diflunisal, digoxin, bisphosphonates, ethambutol, fluoroquinolones, sodium fluoride, glucocorticoids, indomethacin, isoniazid, kayexalate, ketoconazole, lincosamides, metoprolol, phenothiazine neuroleptics, penicillamine, propranolol, iron salts.
Allow at least 2 hours to pass (4 hours for fluoroquinolones) before taking MAALOX PLUS to avoid interactions with the other medicines.
Using quinidine simultaneously may lead to an increase in blood quinidine levels and cause a quinidine overdose.
Using aluminum hydroxide at the same time as citrates may lead to an increase in aluminum levels, particularly in patients with kidney failure.
Since aluminum and magnesium salts reduce the gastrointestinal absorption of tetracyclines, the patient should avoid treatment with MAALOX PLUS when taking tetracycline by mouth.
The use of antacids containing aluminum can reduce the absorption of H2 antagonists, atenolol, cefdinir, cefpodoxime, chloroquine, tetracyclines, diflunisal, digoxin, bisphosphonates, ethambutol, fluoroquinolones, sodium fluoride, glucocorticoids, indomethacin, isoniazid, kayexalate, ketoconazole, lincosamides, metoprolol, phenothiazine neuroleptics, penicillamine, propranolol, iron salts.
Allow at least 2 hours to pass (4 hours for fluoroquinolones) before taking MAALOX PLUS to avoid interactions with the other medicines.
Using quinidine simultaneously may lead to an increase in blood quinidine levels and cause a quinidine overdose.
Using aluminum hydroxide at the same time as citrates may lead to an increase in aluminum levels, particularly in patients with kidney failure.
Caution For Usage
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask a pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
Oral suspension: Shake well before use.
Oral suspension: Shake well before use.
Storage
Chewable tablet: Store below 30°C.
Oral suspension: Store at temperatures not exceeding 30°C.
Keep tightly closed.
Keep from freezing.
Oral suspension: Store at temperatures not exceeding 30°C.
Keep tightly closed.
Keep from freezing.
Action
Pharmacotherapeutic group: MAALOX PLUS is an antacid combined with an antiflatulent. It is used to treat heartburn and excess gas in the intestines.
MedsGo Class
Antacids, Antireflux Agents & Antiulcerants
Features
Brand
Maalox Plus
Full Details
Dosage Strength
200 mg / 200 mg / 25 mg
Drug Ingredients
- Aluminum
- Magnesium
- Simethicone
Drug Packaging
Chewable Tablet 1's
Generic Name
Aluminum Hydroxide / Magnesium Hydroxide / Simethicone
Dosage Form
Chewable Tablet
Registration Number
DR-XY3766
Drug Classification
Over-The-Counter (OTC)