Maalox Plus Suspension, Other, 250 ml (Pack of 1)

Product Information

Hyperaluminemia is an electrolyte disturbance in which there is an abnormally elevated level of aluminium in the body Pregnant women should get advice from their doctor, pharmacist or midwife before using this medication. The manufacturer states that the safety of the medicine in pregnancy has not been established. However, antacids are generally considered safe to take during pregnancy, provided you do not exceed the recommended dose, and simeticone is not absorbed into the bloodstream from the gut. Simeticone: To relieve the symptoms of excessive gas in the gastrointestinal tract, which causes burping, bloating and flatulence.

Do not take this medicine if any of the above apply to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or Serious symptoms are unlikely following overdose. Discontinue medication and correct fluid deficiency if necessary. This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to use Maalox Plus carefully to get the best results from it. Simeticone (or simethicone) is a type of medicine called an antiflatulent. It's used to treat farting (flatulence), trapped wind and bloating, although we cannot be certain if it really works for these symptoms.

Side Effects

If your doctor has prescribed this medicine you should follow the instructions given by your doctor.

Maalox plus suspension contains sorbitol and should not be taken by people with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance.Only give them one 5ml spoonful, up to three times a day, between 20 minutes to one hour after a meal. Equivalent of Dried Aluminium Hydroxide Gel 230 mg, Magnesium Hydroxide 200mg and Simeticone 25 mg in each 5 ml. Adults should chew one to two tablets four times a day, 20 minutes to one hour after meals and at bedtime, as needed to relieve symptoms.