MAALOX SUSPENSION

Country: Israel

Language: English

Source: Ministry of Health

Active ingredient:

ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE; MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE

Available from:

SANOFI - AVENTIS ISRAEL LTD

ATC code:

A02AD01

Pharmaceutical form:

SUSPENSION

Composition:

ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE 175 MG / 5 ML; MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 200 MG / 5 ML

Administration route:

PER OS

Prescription type:

Not required

Manufactured by:

A.NATTERMANN & CIE GMBH, GERMANY

Therapeutic group:

ORDINARY SALT COMBINATIONS

Therapeutic area:

ORDINARY SALT COMBINATIONS

Therapeutic indications:

Antacid.

Authorization date:

2010-05-31

Patient Information leaflet

PATIENT PACKAGE INSERT IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE PHARMACISTS’ REGULATIONS
(PREPARATIONS) - 1986
The medicine is dispensed without
a doctor’s prescription
Name of the preparation and its form
MAALOX SUSPENSION
Active ingredients and their quantity per dosage
unit:
Each teaspoon (5 ml) contains:
Aluminium hydroxide 175 mg
Magnesium hydroxide 200 mg
Inactive ingredients - see section 6.
READ THE PACKAGE INSERT CAREFULLY IN ITS ENTIRETY
BEFORE USING THE MEDICINE.
Keep this leaflet; you may need to read it again.
Refer to the doctor if symptoms worsen or are not
improving.
If a side effect worsens or if you suffer from a side
effect not mentioned in this leaflet, please refer to
the doctor
or pharmacist
.
This leaflet contains concise information about the
medicine. If you have additional questions, refer to
the doctor or pharmacist.
The medicine is not intended for children under 14
years of age.
1. WHAT IS THE MEDICINE INTENDED FOR?
Maalox Suspension contains two different medicines that
belong to the group called antacids.
The preparation is intended to reduce the amount of gastric
acid and to relieve the sensation of heartburn.
Therapeutic group: antacids.
2. BEFORE USING THE MEDICINE
DO NOT USE THE MEDICINE IF:
• you are allergic to aluminium hydroxide or
magnesium hydroxide or to any of the other
components of the medicine (see section 6). Signs
of an allergic reaction include: rash, swallowing
or breathing problems, swelling of the lips, face,
throat or tongue
• you feel severe exhaustion
•
you are suffering from kidney problems
• you are suffering from severe abdominal pain or
from partial or full bowel obstruction
SPECIAL WARNINGS RELATING TO USE OF THE MEDICINE
Refer to the doctor or pharmacist before beginning
treatment if you suffer from low blood phosphate level
or are on a low-phosphorus diet.
Do not use this medicine frequently or for a prolonged
period without consulting the doctor. IF YOU ARE TAKING, OR HAVE RECENTLY TAKEN, OTHER
MEDICINES, INCLUDING NON-PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES
AND NUTRITIONAL