Maalox Therapeutic Concentrate

— THERAPEUTIC CATEGORIES —
  • Hyperacidity, GERD, and ulcers

Maalox Therapeutic Concentrate Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Aluminum hydroxide 600mg, magnesium hydroxide 300mg; per 5mL; liq; mint 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

Maalox Therapeutic Concentrate Indications

Indications

Heartburn, acid indigestion, sour stomach, upset stomach.

Maalox Therapeutic Concentrate Dosage and Administration

Adult

5–10mL 4 times daily.

Children

Not recommended.

Maalox Therapeutic Concentrate Contraindications

Not Applicable

Maalox Therapeutic Concentrate Boxed Warnings

Not Applicable

Maalox Therapeutic Concentrate Warnings/Precautions

Warnings/Precautions

Impaired renal function (aluminum/magnesium forms).

Maalox Therapeutic Concentrate Pharmacokinetics

See Literature

Maalox Therapeutic Concentrate Interactions

Interactions

Reduces absorption of tetracyclines, possibly other drugs.

Maalox Therapeutic Concentrate Adverse Reactions

Not Applicable

Maalox Therapeutic Concentrate Clinical Trials

See Literature

Maalox Therapeutic Concentrate Note

Not Applicable

Maalox Therapeutic Concentrate Patient Counseling

See Literature