Maalox stomach ache 40 tablets mint chewable

In this manual :

1. WHAT IS MAALOX HEALTHY, chewable tablet AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR?

2. WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE TAKING MAALOX BACTERIALS, chewable tablet?

3. HOW DO I TAKE MAALOX EASY, Chewable Tablet?

4. WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?

5. HOW TO USE MAALOX EASTERN BLOWS, chewable tablet?

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1. WHAT IS MAALOX EASTERN BLAST, chewable tablet AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR?

Antacid.

This medicine is indicated in adults and children over 15 years of age for heartburn and acid reflux.

2. WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE TAKING MAALOX HEARTBURN, chewable tablet?

If your doctor has informed you of an intolerance to certain sugars, contact him/her before taking this medicine.

Do not take MAALOX EASY, chewable tablet in case of:

- a history of allergy to any of the components of the tablet,

- severe kidney disease.

In case of doubt, it is essential to ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Be careful with MAALOX EASY, chewable tablet:

Special warnings

You should only use this medicine on the advice of your doctor:

- if your disorders are associated with weight loss,

- if you have difficulty swallowing or persistent abdominal discomfort,

- if you are experiencing digestive problems for the first time or if these problems have recently changed,

- if you have kidney disease (kidney failure) or if you are on dialysis, you should consult a doctor because MAALOX EASY, chewable tablet contains aluminium and magnesium. The accumulation of aluminum and magnesium can lead to serious neurological disease (encephalopathy).

This medicine should not be used in patients with fructose intolerance (a rare hereditary disease).

The use of this medicine is not recommended in patients with fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome or sucrase/isomaltase deficiency (rare hereditary diseases).

Precautions for use

If the intensity and/or frequency of symptoms persist without improvement or worsen after 10 days of treatment, do not increase the dose but consult your doctor or pharmacist.

If in doubt, do not hesitate to ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Taking or using other medications

The antacid and another medicine should not be taken at the same time.

This other medicine can be taken at a distance from the antacid (for example 2 hours before).

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.

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Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy

This medicine should only be used during pregnancy on the advice of your doctor.

Breastfeeding

This medicine may be used during breastfeeding

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List of excipients with a notable effect: sorbitol, sucrose.

3. HOW TO TAKE MAALOX BOLD, chewable tablet

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Dosage/Mode of administration/Frequency of administration/Duration of treatment

Oral use.

FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN OVER 15 YEARS OF AGE.

- 1 to 2 tablets to be sucked or chewed at the time of heartburn or acid reflux.

- Maximum number of doses per day: 6 doses.

- Do not exceed 12 tablets per day.

If you have taken more MAALOX BOLD, chewable tablet than you should have:

Consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Oral magnesium overdose does not usually cause toxic reactions if the kidneys are functioning normally. However, magnesium intoxication may develop in cases of kidney failure.

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4. WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?

As with all medicines, MAALOX EASY, chewable tablet is likely to have undesirable effects, although not everyone is subject to them:

Possibility of:

- digestive disorders (diarrhea or constipation),

- decrease in blood phosphorus levels with prolonged use or high doses.

If you notice any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet, or if any side effects become serious, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

5. HOW TO STORE MAALOX BABY ACUTE, chewable tablet

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Do not use MAALOX EASY, chewable tablet after the expiry date stated on the box.

Keep the blister packs in the outer packaging.

Do not dispose of medicines in the sewage system or in your household waste. Ask your pharmacist what to do with unused medicines. This will help to protect the environment.

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

What does MAALOX HEALTHY BLOODS, chewable tablet contain?

The active ingredients are

Magnesium hydroxide ................................................................................................................. 400 mg

Aluminium hydroxide ..................................................................................................................... 400 mg

For one chewable tablet.

The other components are:

Mannitol, 3% starch powdered sucrose, sorbitol, sodium saccharin, mint powder flavouring, magnesium stearate, direct compression sucrose.

What is MAALOX HEALTH AIL, chewable tablet and what does it contain?

This medicine comes in chewable tablet form. Box of 12, 20, 40 or 60 tablets.

Holder

SANOFI-AVENTIS FRANCE

1-13, BOULEVARD ROMAIN ROLLAND

75014 PARIS

FRANCE

Operator

SANOFI-AVENTIS FRANCE

1-13, BOULEVARD ROMAIN ROLLAND

75014 PARIS

FRANCE

Manufacturer

LE NIGEN PHARMA

35, QUAI DU MOULIN DE CAGE

92230 GENNEVILLIERS

FRANCE

or

SANOFI-AVENTIS S.P.A.

VIALE EUROPA, 11

21040 ORIGGIO (VA)

ITALY

or

EUROPHARTEC

(EUROPEAN PHARMACOTECHNICS)

RUE HENRI MATISSE

63370 LEMPDES

FRANCE

or

SANOFI WINTHROP INDUSTRIE

180 RUE JEAN JAURES

94702 MAISONS-ALFORT

FRANCE

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The last date on which this package leaflet was approved was {date}.

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Detailed information on this medicinal product is available on the website of Afssaps (France).

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HEALTH ADVICE/EDUCATION

This medicine is intended to relieve your stomach ache.

Heartburn, heartburn and acid reflux can be caused by changes in diet (acidic or spicy food, alcoholic drinks, etc.) or by taking certain medicines (aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs, etc.). Do not hesitate to talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

In order to limit the appearance of symptoms, respect the following rules of hygiene as much as possible:

- avoid smoking and limit alcohol consumption,

- avoid eating a lot of fatty food,

- avoid certain foods such as chocolate, spices, chillies, citrus fruit juices and fizzy drinks,

- eat slowly,

- vary your diet,

- normalize your weight,

- avoid making any major effort immediately after a meal.

YOUR PHARMACIST, YOUR DOCTOR, KNOW WELL THE MEDICINES.

DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK THEM FOR DETAILS.

NEVER LEAVE A MEDICINE WITHIN THE REACH OF CHILDREN.