Maalox Plus is a form of treatment for heartburn, indigestion, and flatulence. It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach as well as reducing the amount of gas in the stomach.
Ingredients
Each bottle contains the following active substances in each 5ml of suspension: 230mg of dried aluminium hydroxide gel, 200mg of magnesium hydroxide and 25mg of simeticone
Other ingredients are: domiphen bro- mide, microcrystalline cellulose, methylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, hydrogen peroxide, citric acid monohydrate, sodium saccharin, sorbitol (E420), carmellose sodium, lemon flavour, swiss cream flavour and water
Storage
Keep this medicine in a safe place where children cannot see or reach it.
Do not use Maalox Plus after the expiry date which is stated on the bottle and carton after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Do not refrigerate or freeze. Store below 30°C.
Maalox Plus should be disposed of 6 months after opening the bottle.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help protect the environment.
Preparation and Usage
Adults including the elderly: Take ONE to TWO 5 ml spoonfuls 4 times each day, 20 minutes to 1 hour after meals and at bedtime
Children aged 12 to 18 years: Give your child ONE to TWO 5 ml spoonfuls 4 times each day, 20 minutes to 1 hour after meals and at bedtime
Children aged 5 to 12 years: Give your child a maximum of ONE 5 ml spoonful 3 to 4 times each day, 20 minutes to 1 hour after meals or at bedtime
Children 2 to 5 years old: Do not give your child more than ONE 5 ml spoonful three times each day, 20 minutes to 1 hour after meals and at bedtime
Please read the enclosed leaflet before use – Click here
Warnings
If you take more Maalox Plus 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).
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Maalox Plus if you are on a low-phosphorous diet
Do not take Maalox Plus if:
- You are allergic (hypersensitive) to dried aluminium hydroxide gel, magnesium hydroxide, simeticone or any of the other ingredients in Maalox Plus.
- 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 disease
- You have low levels of phosphate (called ‘hypophosphataemia’). This is shown up in blood tests.
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