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Maalox Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Aluminum hydroxide 225mg, magnesium hydroxide 200mg; per 5mL; liq; mint, lemon or cherry flavor.
Pharmacological Class
Antacid.
How Supplied
Susp (mint)—5oz, 12oz, 26oz; Susp (lemon, cherry)—12oz, 26oz; Therapeutic Conc—12oz; Tabs (berry, wintergreen)—45, 85; Tabs (lemon)—30, 45, 85; Max Str tabs—35, 65; Max Str susp (lemon)—5oz, 12oz, 26oz; Max Str susp (mint, cherry)—12oz, 26oz
Manufacturer
Maalox Indications
Indications
Heartburn, acid indigestion, sour stomach, upset stomach.
Maalox Dosage and Administration
Adult
10–20mL 4 times daily.
Children
Not recommended.
Maalox Contraindications
Not Applicable
Maalox Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Maalox Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Impaired renal function (aluminum/magnesium forms).
Maalox Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Maalox Interactions
Interactions
Reduces absorption of tetracyclines, possibly other drugs.
Maalox Adverse Reactions
Not Applicable
Maalox Clinical Trials
See Literature
Maalox Note
Not Applicable
Maalox Patient Counseling
See Literature
