Maalox Plus

Maalox Plus

Manufacturer:

sanofi-aventis

Distributor:

Opella Healthcare
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Per chewable tab Al hydroxide 200 mg, Mg hydroxide 200 mg, simethicone 25 mg. Per 5 mL susp Al hydroxide 225 mg, Mg hydroxide 200 mg, simethicone 25 mg
Indications/Uses
Symptomatic relief of hyperacidity & as an antiflatulent to alleviate the symptoms of gas, including post-op gas pain.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Chewable tab Chew or suck 2-4 tab qid. Susp 10-20 mL qid.
Administration
Should be taken with food: Take 20 min-1 hr after meals & at bedtime. Tab: Chew well.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. State of cachexia (general wasting away of the body), porphyria, severe forms of kidney failure. Childn.
Special Precautions
Accelerated intestinal transit may occur; do not use as long-term treatment. May cause constipation; intestinal blockage at high doses. Patients on low-P diet. Contains methylparaben & propylparaben which may cause allergic reactions. Avoid use w/ tetracycline. Diabetic patients on a reduced-calorie diet. Avoid prolonged use in patients w/ severe forms of kidney failure. Pregnancy & lactation. Oral susp: Do not take >80 mL in a 24-hr period or max dose for >2 wk.
Adverse Reactions
Occasionally, diarrhea or constipation.
Drug Interactions
Reduced GI absorption of tetracyclines. Increased blood quinidine levels. Al hydroxide: May reduce absorption of H2 antagonists, atenolol, cefdinir, cefpodoxime, chloroquine, diflunisal, digoxin, bisphosphonates, ethambutol, fluoroquinolones, Na fluoride, glucocorticoids, indomethacin, INH, kayexalate, ketoconazole, lincosamides, metoprolol, phenothiazine neuroleptics, penicillamine, propranolol, Fe salts. Increased Al levels w/ citrates particularly in patients w/ kidney failure.
MIMS Class
Antacids, Antireflux Agents & Antiulcerants
ATC Classification
A02AF02 - ordinary salt combinations and antiflatulents ; Belongs to the class of antacids with antiflatulents.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Maalox Plus chewable tab
Packing/Price
30's (P420/box)
Form
Maalox Plus oral susp
Packing/Price
250 mL x 1's (P518.4/bottle)
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