The medicine “Maalox” (suspension) is described by the instruction as an antacid preparation. The tool is able to neutralize hydrochloric (hydrochloric) free acid. This leads to a decrease in the peptic activity of gastric juice. The medication does not provoke secondary hypersecretion. The tool also has an enveloping and adsorbing effect, reducing the effect of negative factors on the mucosa. The medicine does not provoke constipation, it is used for increased acidity of gastric juice. The medication effectively reduces the intensity of soreness in the upper digestive system. The analgesic effect persists for several hours.
Means "Maalox" (suspension). Application
The medication is prescribed for peptic ulcer of the duodenum and stomach (with exacerbation), a hernia in the esophagus of the diaphragm, and acute gastroduodenitis. The drug is recommended for reflux esophagitis, dyspeptic symptoms (for elimination and prevention) that appear as a result of taking a number of drugs (NSAIDs, glucocorticosteroids). The drug is prescribed for pain or discomfort in the epigastrium, heartburn against the background of errors in the diet, with excessive use of nicotine, alcohol, coffee. Indications include gastroduodenitis in a chronic course with increased or normal secretory function in the acute stage.
Contraindications
The drug "Maalox" (suspension) is not prescribed, the instructions for use warns about this, with hypersensitivity to components, disorders of the renal system of a pronounced type. Medication is contraindicated during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
Means "Maalox" (suspension). Instructions for use
The medication is taken an hour and a half after eating or when pain occurs. Dosage for adults - 15 ml. Because of reflux esophagitis, the medicine is drunk at a shorter interval after eating. The duration of treatment should not be more than two to three months. To eliminate the consequences of errors in the diet is taken once. If necessary, the tool "Maalox" (suspension), the instructions for use can be taken again two hours after the first application. Maximum medicine is allowed to drink the medicine no more than six times. To increase the effectiveness of the drug before use, the product is shaken. The medicine "Maalox" (suspension), the instructions for use recommends drinking undiluted.
Adverse reactions
Because of the use of the drug, digestive disorders are likely to develop. In particular, constipation, vomiting, taste disorders, nausea are noted. In some patients, encephalopathy occurs, the content of aluminum or magnesium in the blood rises, and a deficiency in the body of phosphorus is observed. In the elderly, an exacerbation of lesions of the musculoskeletal structure, Alzheimer's disease is likely. These negative consequences develop with prolonged use or in the presence of impaired renal system activity.