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Maalox Plus Suspension - 250ml

 
Maalox Plus Oral Suspension is an antacid which helps relieve the symptoms of heartburn, indigestion and excessive gas in the gastrointestinal tract, which causes burping and bloating.
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  • Treatment for heartburn
  • Reduces stomach acid
  • Oral suspension
  • Suitable from 2yrs+

Maalox Plus Oral Suspension contains a blend of three medicines. Aluminum Hydroxide and Magnesium Hydroxide are two antacids which act to reduce and neutralise the acid in your stomach, helping to soothe and prevent heartburns and indigestion. The third medicine, Simeticone, is an anti-gas ingredient helping to relieve the symptoms of excessive gas pain and pressure in the gastrointestinal tract, which causes burbing, bloating and flatulence.


How to use

When taking this medicine:
  • Shake well before use.
  • Take this medicine by mouth.
Adults including the elderly:
  • Take one to two 5 ml spoonfuls 4 times each day.
  • Take 20 minutes to 1 hour after meals and at bedtime.
  • Alternatively, take as directed by your doctor.
Children aged 12 to 18 years:
  • Give your child one to two 5 ml spoonfuls 4 times each day.
  • Give this medicine 20 minutes to 1 hour after meals and at bedtime.
  • Alternatively, give as directed by your doctor.
Children aged 5 to 12 years:
  • Give your child a maximum of one 5 ml spoonful 3 to 4 times each day.
  • Give this medicine 20 minutes to 1 hour after meals or at bedtime.
  • Alternatively, give as directed by your doctor.
Children 2 to 5 years old:
  • Do not give your child more than one 5 ml spoonful three times each day.
  • Give this medicine 20 minutes to 1 hour after meals and at bedtime.
  • Alternatively, give as directed by your doctor.

Side effects & Cautions

Like all medicines, Maalox Plus can cause side effects, although not everybody experiences them.
The following effects may happen: 
  • Diarrhoea.
  • Stomach pain or you may get a bloated feeling and cramping pain in the abdomen (stomach). 
  • Nausea.
  • Indigestion. 
  • Heartburn.
  • Upset stomach. 
  • Constipation.
  • Loss of appetite.
  • Dry mouth.

Stop taking the product and see a doctor or go to a hospital if you have a red and lumpy skin rash, swollen eyelids, face, lips, mouth or tongue, itching, difficulty breathing or swallowing. This could be an allergic reaction.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this
medicine if:
  • You are pregnant or think you may be pregnant.
  • You are breast-feeding or planning to breast-feed.
If the symptoms do not go away, talk to your doctor.

Ingredients

Active substances in each 5ml of suspension: 
230mg of dried aluminium hydroxide gel, 200mg of magnesium hydroxide and 25mg of simeticone.
The other ingredients are: 
Domiphen bromide, microcrystalline cellulose, methylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, hydrogen peroxide, citric acid monohydrate, sodium saccharin, sorbitol (E420), carmellose sodium, lemon flavour, swiss cream flavour and water.