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Maalox suspension works by lowering the amount of acid in your stomach.
Maalox suspension is used for: heartburn or when your stomach has too much acid (indigestion) and for the inflammation of the stomach (gastritis).
Pharmacist reviewed 07/19
Do not take Maalox suspension:
Do not take this medicine if any of the above apply to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Maalox suspension.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine:
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are already taking: - salicylates.
In particular, Maalox suspension can affect the following medicines:
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine:
Maalox suspension contains sorbitol (E420). If you have been told by your doctor that you cannot tolerate or digest some sugars, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine Maalox suspension contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per 5 ml dose, i.e. essentially 'sodium free
Serious side effects
It is not known how frequently these side effects occur
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 eyelids, face, lips, mouth or tongue, itching and difficulty breathing or swallowing. This could be an allergic reaction.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following side effects get serious or lasts longer than a few days.
Uncommon side effects
These may affect up to 1 in 100 people
Very rare side effects
These may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people
Not known
It is not known how frequently these side effects occur
Like all medications, Maalox suspension can have side effects, however not everyone will experience these. If you are concerned about any of these side effects or any other side effects, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
How to take Maalox suspension:
Adults, the elderly and children aged 14 years or older: Take two to four 5ml teaspoonfuls. Take 20 minutes to 1 hour after meals and at bedtime.
Maalox suspension is not recommended for children less than 14 years of age
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).
Active ingredients: each 5ml of suspension contains 175mg aluminium hydroxide, 200mg magnesium hydroxide
Other ingredients: hydrochloric acid, citric acid monohydrate, peppermint oil, mannitol (E421), domiphen bromide, saccharin sodium, sorbitol liquid (E420), hydrogen peroxide and purified water.
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