Maalox
Active Ingredient(s): Aluminum Hydroxide + Magnesium HydroxideCategory: Heart Burn / Indigestion
Maalox is a brand of antacid owned by Sanofi. Their main product is a flavored liquid containing a suspension of aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide, which act to neutralize or reduce stomach acid, for the purpose of relieving the symptoms of indigestion, heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and also stomach or duodenal ulcers. It also contains simethicone, an anti-foaming agent which helps eliminate bloating from gas. In large doses, the medicine can act as a laxative. The tra... [wikipedia]
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tonsil swollen,liquid bottle ## perhaps this is a form of magic mouthwash made from maalox, lidocaine and dipenhydramine...
2 REPLIESMaalox hasn't been available in any NYC Duane Reade drug store for about 6 months. Why?? ## this site does not manuf...
1 REPLYThis is a pink liquid in a bottle with the instructions: Swish 2 teaspoonfuls 15 min. before meals and bedtime, then spi...
1 REPLYI can not find maalox anywhere in Hastings, MN. My husband WILL NOT use anything else for his heartburn. Why can't m...
2 REPLIESAre There Any Symptoms Of This That Are Bad, Like If You Accidentally Swallow It? Or If You Don't Swallow It, Becaus...
1 REPLYWhat are the exact directions for use. "By mouth" is not very specific. Swish in mouth? Gargle-if so for how lon...
3 REPLIESIs it possible to purchase diphenhydramine, viscous lidocaine, and Maalox over the counter for my IBS? ## No, this form ...
2 REPLIESindiestion...
Oral Suspension to be taken by mouth every two hours as needed, dosage one to two teaspoonfuls...