Maalox

Maalox relieves heartburn/acid indigestion. This medication can interact with certain medications. Ask your pharmacist before taking it.

Maalox Overview

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Maalox is an over the counter medication used to relieve heartburn and acid indigestion in adults and children 12 years of age and older.

It is a single product containing 2 ingredients: aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide. These ingredients belong to a group of drugs called antacids. These work by neutralizing acid in the stomach.

This medication comes in tablets and suspension form and is taken 4 times a day as needed.

Common side effects of Maalox include nausea, constipation and diarrhea.

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What are you taking Maalox for?

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  • Other
  • Constipation
  • Duodenal Ulcer
  • Dyspepsia
  • Esophagitis, Peptic
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
  • Heartburn
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic
  • Magnesium Deficiency
  • Metabolic Diseases
  • Stomach Ulcer

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  • A month or so
  • A few months
  • A year or so
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Generics

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Maalox consists of multiple generic medications. The generic medications are listed below.

Aluminum Hydroxide

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Magnesium Hydroxide

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Maalox Drug Class

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