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Antacid . Active ingredients: magnesium hydroxide   and algeldrat . The drug has an absorbent, antacid, choleretic, carminative, and shielding effects. Magnesium hydroxide has a laxative effect that balances algeldrat causing the opposite effect on the motility of the digestive tract. Maalox lowers the activity of gastric juice neutralizes free hydrochloric acid in the stomach. In the stomach the drug is approximately one hour. Maalox produced as a suspension, chewable tablets, gel.

Indications:

Maalox is prescribed for acute duodenitis , Giperatsidnom gastritis, acute gastritis, ulcerative lesions of the digestive system, reflux esophagitis , Acute pancreatitis , Gastralgia, heartburn . hyperphosphataemia . The combination therapy is used for Maalox and putrid fermentative dyspepsia .

Contraindications:

Maalox is not prescribed for Alzheimer's disease, pregnancy, hypophosphatemia, renal disease, intolerance and magnesium hydroxide algeldrata. During lactation, pediatric (12 years), the drug is used with caution.

Side effect:

The drug may cause constipation , Breach of taste perception, vomiting, nausea. Long-term therapy with high doses leads to hypocalcemia , Hypophosphatemia, osteomalacia, hypercalciuria, giperalyuminiemiya, hypermagnesemia, osteoporosis, renal disease, nephrocalcinosis, encephalopathy. In patients with renal pathology system registers hyporeflexia, drop in blood pressure, thirst .

Mode of application:

Maalox gel and the suspension was taken orally by 5-10 milliliters (similar dosage contained in 2-3 tablets). The drug is taken before meals and at bedtime. In ulcerative lesions of the digestive system Maalox take 30 minutes before eating. A single dose may be increased up to 3-4 tablets (15 ml of gel and suspensions). Upon reaching the therapeutic effect on the admission of maintenance doses - 5 ml three times per day, duration of treatment - 2-3 months. From prevention to take 5-10 milliliters before the alleged admission irritating foods. Chewable tablet and a delay in the mouth until complete resorption enhance drug efficacy. Gel Maalox   and the suspension was homogenized before use by shaking the bottle, thoroughly kneading the packet between the toes. The drug is dispensed from the package directly into the mouth or spoon.

Special instructions:

When long-term therapy is necessary to take care of a sufficient amount of salts of phosphorus from food. Acute pharmacological test is to evaluate the pH of gastric juice one hour after administration of a suspension by means of a gastric probe and washing it with 10 ml of water. This technique allows you to choose an adequate single dose of the drug (if the pH is lower than 3, 5 units, then increase the dose Maalox).

Drug Interactions:

Maalox slows absorption of indomethacin, digoxin, chlorpromazine, beta-blockers, phenytoin, isoniazid . itraconazole . ketoconazole , Diflunisal, tetracycline antibiotics azithromycin, the quinolones, barbiturates, fexofenadine, zalcitabine, anticoagulants , Cefpodoxime, rifampicin , Pivampitsillina, lansoprazole , Penicillamine, ursodeoxycholic acid, chenodeoxycholic acid. M-holinoblokatory lengthen the duration of the drug to slow gastric emptying.