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Maalox Max Str Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Aluminum hydroxide 500mg, magnesium hydroxide 450mg, simethicone 40mg; per 5mL; liq; mint or cherry flavor.
Pharmacological Class
Antacid + antiflatulent.
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 Max Str Indications
Indications
Heartburn, acid indigestion, sour stomach, upset stomach.
Maalox Max Str Dosage and Administration
Adult
10–20mL 4 times daily; max 60mL/day.
Children
Not recommended.
Maalox Max Str Contraindications
Not Applicable
Maalox Max Str Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Maalox Max Str Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Impaired renal function (aluminum/magnesium forms).
Maalox Max Str Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Maalox Max Str Interactions
Interactions
Reduces absorption of tetracyclines, possibly other drugs.
Maalox Max Str Adverse Reactions
Not Applicable
Maalox Max Str Clinical Trials
See Literature
Maalox Max Str Note
Not Applicable
Maalox Max Str Patient Counseling
See Literature
