Commodity of America), Farmatis (France)
Maalox is a medicine that is used to treat various gastrointestinal disorders, such as peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum, chronic and acute gastritis, reflux esophagitis, duodenitis, enteritis and others. It belongs to the group of astringent, coating and antacid agents based on aluminum.
Maalox is produced in various countries around the world such as Italy, Germany, France and the USA. Among the manufacturers are Aventis Pharma (Italy), Berlin-Chemie AG (Germany), Rhone-Poulenc Rohrer (France), Rhone-Poulenc Rohrer (USA) and Farmatis (France).
The dosage form of Maalox can be presented in the form of tablets, oral suspension, chewable tablets and others. The active substances are aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide. They help reduce the level of acidity in the stomach and also have a coating effect, protecting the gastric mucosa from irritation.
The use of Maalox may cause some side effects, such as taste disturbances, nausea, vomiting, spasms, epigastric pain, constipation, hypercalciuria, hypermagnesemia, hypophosphatemia, drowsiness, osteomalacia, dementia and swelling of the extremities. An overdose can lead to inhibition of gastrointestinal motility, so exceeding the dosage should be avoided.
Maalox may interact with other drugs, such as tetracyclines, H2-antihistamines, cardiac glycosides, iron salts, ciprofloxacin, phenothiazines, isoniazid, beta-blockers, indomethacin, ketoconazole and other drugs. When used together, it is recommended to maintain an interval between doses of at least 1-2 hours.
Contraindications for the use of Maalox are hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, severe renal dysfunction, Alzheimer's disease, the neonatal period, and breastfeeding. During pregnancy, Maalox can be used for no longer than 3 days, and breastfeeding should be stopped during treatment.
Overall, Maalox is an effective medicine for treating various gastrointestinal disorders. However, you should always consult your doctor before starting use, especially if you have any underlying health conditions or are taking other medications. It is also necessary to strictly follow the dosage and recommendations for use to avoid possible side effects. If unpleasant symptoms appear, you should immediately consult a doctor.