Monograph Details
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Gastrointestinal Tract
> Hyperacidity, GERD, and ulcers
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MAALOX TABS |
| Manufacturer |
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Novartis Consumer Health |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Pharmacological Class |
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Antacid. |
| Generic Name |
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Calcium carbonate 600mg; wild berry, lemon or wintergreen flavor; contains phenylalanine. |
| Also |
• MAALOX
• MAALOX MAX STR
• MAALOX MAX STR TABS
• MAALOX THERAPEUTIC CONCENTRATE
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| Indications |
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Heartburn, acid indigestion, sour stomach, upset stomach. |
| Children |
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Not recommended. |
| Adults |
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Chew 2–4 tabs as needed; max 12 tabs/day. |
| Precautions |
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Impaired renal function (aluminum/magnesium forms). |
| Interactions |
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Reduces absorption of tetracyclines, possibly other drugs. |
| How Supplied |
Susp (mint)—5oz, 12oz, 26oz
Susp (lemon, cherry)—12oz, 26oz
Therapeutic Conc—12oz
Tabs (berry, wintergreen)—45, 85
Tabs (lemon)—30, 45, 85
Max Str tabs—35, 65
Max Str susp (lemon)—5oz, 12oz, 26oz
Max Str susp (mint, cherry)—12oz, 26oz |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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