Buy Maalox Plus Antacid Relief Lemony Taste Suspension
Maalox Plus Antacid Lemony Taste Suspension is designed to help a range of digestion problems including:
- Heartburn
- Trapped wind
- Bloating
- Indigestion
- Heartburn
This product is easy to consume with its liquid formula and comes with a delightful lemon flavour.
How Maalox Plus Antacid Relief Lemon Taste Suspension works
Maalox Plus Antacid Lemony Taste Suspension contains 3 active ingredients: simeticone, dried aluminium hydroxide gel and magnesium hydroxide.
Simeticone relieves bloating by binding small gas bubbles together to create larger ones, making it easier to pass gas.
Dried aluminium hydroxide gel and magnesium hydroxide are two antacids. They work together to neutralise stomach acids, relieving the symptoms of indigestion and heartburn.
Directions
Always take Maalox Plus Antacid Lemony Taste Suspension exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as your doctor / Chemist4U pharmacist has told you.
Children aged 2-5:
5ml of the solution should be given up to 3 times a day.
Children aged 6-12:
5ml of the solution should be given up to 4 times a day.
Children over 12 years old and adults:
10ml of the solution can be consumed up to 4 times a day.
Side effects
Like all medicines, Maalox Plus Antacid Lemony Taste Suspension may cause side effects in some people, but these won’t affect everybody. Side effects are unlikely when taking the recommended dose.
If you experience any side effects, including any not included in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.
Serious side effects
Seek emergency medical attention if you notice any signs of a severe allergic reaction, symptoms of which include swelling of the face and throat, skin rash, breathing difficulties and/or loss of consciousness.
Warnings
Maalox Plus Antacid Lemony Taste Suspension may be unsuitable for certain people. Do not take this product if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or if:
- You feel weak and have no energy
- You have kidney problems including kidney failure
- You have low levels of phosphate
Talk to your healthcare provider before taking this product if you are on a low-phosphorus diet.
You must also speak to your GP if you are suffering from porphyria and you are undergoing haemodialysis.
Using/taking other medicines
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any medications, including ones obtained without a prescription.
Talk to your healthcare provider before taking this product if you are taking the following:
- Medicines used to treat the heart e.g. digoxin, quinidine, metoprolol
- Medicines used to treat anaemia e.g. iron salts
- Medicines used to treat stomach ulcers (H2 antagonists)
- Medicines used to treat malaria e.g. chloroquine
- Medicines used to treat some bone disorders e.g. bisphosphonates
- Medicines used to treat some allergic, inflammatory or abnormal immune reactions e.g. glucocorticoids
- Medicines used to treat kidney disorders e.g. citrates
- Medicines used to treat tuberculosis e.g. ethambutol, isoniazid
- Medicines used to treat infections e.g. fluoroquinolones, lincosamides, ketoconazole
- Medicines used to treat psychosis e.g. phenothiazine, neuroleptics
- Medicines used to treat increased amounts of potassium in the body e.g. polystyrene sulfonate
- Medicines used to treat pain e.g. diflunisal, indomethacin
- Medicines used in dental care
- Medicines used to treat cancer e.g. nilotinib
- Medicines used to treat blood disorders e.g. eltrombopag olamine
- Medicines used to treat high blood pressure in the lungs e.g. riociguat
- Salicylates e.g. aspirin
Age restrictions
This medication is not recommended for use in children under 2 years old.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, you must ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist for advice before taking any new medicine.
Storage information
Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place out of sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date, referring to the last day of the month stated on the packaging. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.
Important information
This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after taking this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk
If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.
Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.
Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.
Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.