Maalox suspension 20 sachets

Maalox suspension 20 sachets

Composition:
Each sachet contains:
Aluminum hydroxide 460mg
Magnesium hydroxide 400mg.
Auxiliary components:
sucrose solution, liquid sorbitol (noncrystallizing), xanthan gum, guar, natural fruit flavor, sodium chloride.
Properties:
An antacid drug, does not have a systemic effect. Its antacid capacity is 20 meq H + per 1 sachet (in vitro determination by the RossetRice method). The drug neutralizes free hydrochloric acid without causing secondary hypersecretion of hydrochloric acid. In connection with an increase in pH when it is taken, the peptic activity of gastric juice decreases. It also has an absorbent and enveloping effect, due to which the effect o damaging factors on the mucous membran the stomach and duodenum is reduced.
Maalox@ is able to eliminate or relieve heartburn for several hours. Due to its balanced composition in relation to the effect on gastrointestinal motility, Maalox@ usually does not cause constipation. Magnesium hydroxide and algeldrate transmit x-rays.
Indications:
-heartburn;
- belching sour contents.
Method of administration and dosage:
Children over 15 years old and adults:
The contents of 1-2 mini-bags are taken orally
1-1.5 hours after a meal or if heartburn occurs. If necessary, you can take an additional dose of the drug 2 hours after the previous dose. The maximum daily dose is 6-12 mini-packets.
Contraindications:
-increased sensitivity to active substances other components of the drug;
severe renal failure
-hypophosphatemia;
sucrase / isomaltase deficiency, fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption (due to the presence of sorbitol and sucrose in the preparation);
children and adolescents up to 15 years old.
Precautions:
Take Maalox@ with caution in case of impaired renal function. When prescribing Maalox@ to patients with mild and moderate renal insufficiency, it is necessary to carefully monitor the plasma concentrations of aluminum and magnesium, and if they increase, the drug should be discontinued immediately.
Algeldrat with a low phosphate content in f can lead to the development of phosphorus deficiency in the body. Therefore, when using it, especially for a long time, you should ensure a sufficient intake of phosphates from food.
Side effects:
Immune system disorders: frequency unknown – hypersensitivity reactions such as pruritus, urticaria, angioedema and anaphylactic reactions.
From the gastrointestinal tract: infrequently diarrhea, constipation.
From the side of metabolism and nutrition: the frequency is unknown – hypermagnesemia, hyperaluminaemia, hypophosphatemia (with prolonged treatment or taking high doses, or when taking standard doses with a low phosphate content in food), which can lead to increased bone resorption, hypercalciuria, osteomalacia.
Storage method:
At a temperature not higher than 30 degrees.
Packaging:
The cardboard box holds 10, 20, 30, 50, or 60 sachets.