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?
Pharmacotherapeutic class
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?
List of information needed before taking the medicine
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.
Precautions for use; special warnings
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.
Interactions with other medicines
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).
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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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Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
Interactions with food and drink
Not applicable.
Interactions with herbal products or alternative therapies
Not applicable.
Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
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Do not take this medicine without asking your doctor or pharmacist.
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Pregnancy
This medicine should only be used during pregnancy on the advice of your doctor.
Breastfeeding
This medicine may be used during breastfeeding
Not applicable.
Effects on ability to drive and use machines
Not applicable.
List of excipients with a known effect
List of excipients with a notable effect: sorbitol, sucrose.
3. HOW TO TAKE MAALOX BOLD, chewable tablet
Instructions for proper use
Not applicable.
Dosage, Method and/or route(s) of administration, Frequency of administration and Duration of treatment
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.
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The duration of use is limited to 10 days
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Symptoms and instructions in case of overdose
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.
Instructions in case of missed dose(s)
Not applicable.
Risk of withdrawal syndrome
Not applicable.
4. WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?
Description of 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.
If necessary, warnings against certain visible signs of deterioration
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
Full list of active ingredients and excipients
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.
Pharmaceutical form and content
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.
Name and address of the marketing authorisation holder and of the manufacturing authorisation holder responsible for batch release, if different
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
Names of the medicinal product in the Member States of the European Economic Area
Not applicable.
Date of approval of the package leaflet
The last date on which this package leaflet was approved was {date}.
MA under exceptional circumstances
Not applicable.
Detailed information on this medicinal product is available on the website of Afssaps (France).
Information reserved for health professionals
Not applicable.
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.
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