What is in Maalox Chewable tablets?

This medicine contains antacids (aluminium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide). Other medicines contain them. Do not combine them, so as not to exceed the maximum recommended doses (see How to take MAALOX® EASTERN AIL, chewable tablet).

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What are ingredients in Maalox tablets?

MAALOX ANTACID- aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, simethicone liquid.

Is Maalox the same as Tums?

Tums (Calcium carbonate) Relieves heartburn and indigestion. Maalox (aluminum / magnesium / simethicone) gives quick relief for heartburn, gas, and bloating, but it may not be as effective or last as long as other antacids. Relieves heartburn.

Is Kremil s good for diarrhea?

The combination of magnesium hydroxide and calcium carbonate balances the side effects of diarrhea from magnesium hydroxide and constipation from calcium carbonate.

What is the generic name for Maalox?

Aluminum hydroxide/magnesium hydroxide/simethicone is an over-the-counter (OTC) product used for indigestion/heartburn (dyspepsia) and abdominal bloating.

What is similar to Maalox?

Maalox (aluminum / magnesium / simethicone)

Maalox (aluminum / magnesium / simethicone)
10 alternatives.
Nexium (esomeprazole)
Alka-Seltzer (aspirin / citric acid / sodium bicarbonate)
Pepcid (famotidine)
Zegerid (omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate)
Rolaids (calcium carbonate / magnesium hydroxide)
omeprazole (omeprazole)

Is Pepto Bismol and Maalox the same?

Each of these medications have many variations available to treat your upset stomach or nausea. For example, Maalox Total Relief has the same exact ingredient (bismuth subsalicylate) as Pepto Bismol Maximum Strength. If you have any questions about which OTC med is right for you, always ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Is Pepcid the same as Maalox?

Maalox (aluminum / magnesium / simethicone) gives quick relief for heartburn, gas, and bloating, but it may not be as effective or last as long as other antacids. Relieves heartburn. Pepcid (Famotidine) works well for heartburn but may not last as long or start working as quickly as other antacids. Works quickly.

Which antacid is safest?

FDA declares Pepcid, Nexium and others free of NDMA. The bad news for heartburn sufferers, of course, is that Zantac and its ranitidine generics have, perhaps for years, contained a suspected carcinogen without the FDA knowing it.

Can I take omeprazole and Maalox at the same time?

Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between Maalox and omeprazole. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Is Mylanta and Maalox the same thing?

When comparing Maalox regular strength liquid to Mylanta regular strength liquid, the only difference is the name brand. Both are considered an antacid and anti-gas medication and both contain the active ingredients of simethicone, magnesium hydroxide and aluminum hydroxide.

Can you eat and drink with Maalox?

When ingested on an empty stomach, an antacid leaves your stomach too quickly and can only neutralize acid for 30 to 60 minutes. What Maalox is good for? Uses. This medication is used to treat the symptoms of too much stomach acid such as stomach upset, heartburn, and acid indigestion.

Is Maalox the same as milk of Magnesia?

Milk of Magnesia (under the name Maalox) as Primer – Blogger great philosophizingbeauty.blogspot.com Well Milk of Magnesia is Magnesium Hydroxide in suspension form, but since I can’t find anything of the sort here in the Philippines, I went on and bought Maalox which is Magnesium Hydroxide, and Aluminum Hydroxide.

Does Maalox have aspirin in it?

Does Maalox have aspirin in it? Maalox Total Relief contains bismuth subsalicylate, a drug with aspirin -like side effects that include stomach and intestinal bleeding. Maalox antacids are for acid indigestion, heartburn, sour stomach, upset stomach, and gas.