Maalox syrup is a medicine containing locally acting antacids. They work by neutralizing the acids secreted by the stomach. It is indicated in adults (from 15 years) in heartburn and acid reflux. Reserved for adults.

Antacids based on aluminum and magnesium salts are contact antacids; they decrease the degree of acidity of the gastric secretion, by their buffering capacity and by direct neutralization of the hydrochloric acid present in the stomach.
Among the different products of this class

• Aluminum hydroxide has a significant and prolonged neutralizing power; it can cause constipation and phosphorous depletion, by uptake of food phosphates.
• Magnesium hydroxide is a short-acting, short-acting antacid; it can cause diarrhea.

The combination of magnesium and aluminum derivatives is intended to avoid effects on intestinal transit and to add their topical and antacid actions.

Composition:

• Aluminum hydroxide 3.5g, magnesium hydroxide 4.0g, per 100ml of oral suspension.
• Excipients: concentrated hydrochloric acid, citric acid monohydrate, peppermint essential oil, D-mannitol, sodium saccharin, 70% sorbitol (non-crystallizable), purified water. Preservatives: methyl parahydroxybenzoate and propyl parahydroxybenzoate.
• Excipient with known effect: sorbitol.

Dosage:

• 1 tablespoon at the time of pain, without exceeding 6 tablespoons per day.

The duration of use is limited to 10 days.

Precautions for use:

Contraindications:

• Allergy to any of the components
• Kidney failure (due to the presence of magnesium)

Oral use.

Conditioning:

Oral suspension in 250ml bottle, mint flavor.