Maalox Suspension provides fast acting relief of heartburn, gas, upset stomach, nausea and acid indigestion.

Product Size: 200ml

Maalox Suspension provides fast, effecting relief from burning sensations in the stomach or chest area and bloating or gas pain that may occur after a meal.

Maalox Suspension is an antacid suspension that relieves your symptoms in two different ways:

• Antacid - Neutralises excess stomach acid.
• Anti-gas Ingredient - reduces gas pain and pressure.

Instructions

How to Use 

Shake well before use.

Take doses with water if required.

Do not exceed the stated dose.

As an antacid for stomach upsets and indigestion:

Adults (including the elderly) and children aged 12 years and over:

5-10 ml (one or two 5 ml spoonfuls or fill the dosing cup to the first or second line). Repeat as necessary to a maximum daily dose of 60 ml (12, 5ml spoonfuls) in any 24 hours.

Children aged 6-11 years:

5 ml (one spoonful or first line in dosing cup). Repeat as necessary to a maximum daily dose of 30 ml in any 24 hours.

As a laxative:

Adults (including the elderly) and children aged 12 years and older:

30-45 ml at bedtime. Repeat nightly, reducing dose each night until constipation is relieved. Do not use for more than 3 consecutive days.

Children aged 2 - 11 years:

5-10 ml at bedtime. Repeat nightly reducing the dose until constipation is relieved. Do not use for more than 3 consecutive days.

Not to be given to children except on medical advice.

Warnings

Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.

Caution in poor renal function.

Side Effects

Diarrhoea may occur which is dose related.

Ingredients

Contains:

Magnesium Hydroxide 415mg

Sodium hydrogen carbonate

Oil of peppermint

Glycerol

Sodium saccharin

Water