Maalox mini with lemon flavor suspension 4.3 ml. №20

Description

Maalox mini composition
active substances: aluminum oxide, magnesium hydroxide;
4.3 ml (6 g) of suspension (1 sachet) contain: aluminum oxide – 230 mg, which corresponds to hydrated aluminum oxide – 460 mg; magnesium hydroxide – 400 mg;
Excipients: sucrose, sorbitol, non-crystallizing solution, xanthan gum, guar gum, natural aromatic additive “lemon-lime”, sodium chloride.

Dosage form
The suspension is oral.

Pharmacological properties
This medicine protects the mucous membranes of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum.
In studies of the use of a single dose in vitro by the method of Rosset – Rice acid-neutralizing ability was 20 mEq H + in the package.
The drug is not radiopaque.

Indications
Maalox mini is used in the treatment of acute and chronic gastritis in the acute stage, with normal or increased production of gastric secretions. It is also used as part of the complex treatment of hiatal hernia, reflux esophagitis, ulcerative and erosive lesions of the stomach and duodenum at the stage of exacerbation, discomfort in the epigastric region and dyspeptic disorders caused by a violation of the diet, intake of aggressive medications also coffee.

Contraindication
Severe renal insufficiency (because this drug contains magnesium), hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. Alzheimer’s disease, habitual constipation, chronic diarrhea, severe abdominal pain of unspecified origin, hypophosphatemia.

Children
Maalox mini is not used in the treatment of children under 15 years of age.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding
In these periods, this tool should be used only when the benefits to the pregnant woman outweigh the risks to the fetus.

Method of application and dosage
Adults and children over 15 years of age in case of heartburn or acid regurgitation take 1-2 sachets.
The maximum number of doses per day is 6 doses. Take no more than 12 sachets per day.
Before use, the suspension must be made homogeneous by kneading the package. Pour the contents of the package into a spoon or directly into the mouth. Take the suspension without prior dilution.

Overdose
When taking Maalox mini in doses significantly exceeding therapeutic ones, abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea may occur. When treating an acute overdose with the drug, the patient is prescribed an abundant drink, since the excretion of magnesium and aluminum is carried out mainly in the urine.

Side effects
With prolonged use of the drug, patients develop allergic reactions, dyspeptic disorders and hypophosphatemia, which may be accompanied by softening or destruction of bone tissue.

Storage conditions and periods
It must be stored out of the reach of children and protected from light. Shelf life of tablets – 5 years.