Maalox Sugar-Free Lemon for Stomach Aches, 40 Chewable Tablets

Why choose Maalox Sugar-Free Lemon for Stomach Aches?

Heavy meals, stress, smoking, or taking certain medications can compromise the stomach’s protective barrier and cause uncomfortable acid reflux. Maalox Stomach Ache provides a local and effective solution for digestive discomfort.

Its dual-action formula is based on complementary active ingredients:

1. Rapid Acid Neutralization:aluminum hydroxide andmagnesium hydroxide work synergistically to reduce hydrochloric acid levels in the stomach, thereby relieving heartburn within minutes.
2. Gastric Mucosa Protection: By reducing acidity, Maalox protects the lining of the stomach and esophagus from irritation caused by gastroesophageal reflux (GERD).
3. Sugar-Free, Sweetened Formula: suitable for people with diabetes and helps prevent tooth decay thanks to the use of sorbitol, maltitol, and sodium saccharin.
4. Convenient Chewable Form: portable lemon-flavored tablets that are easy to take without water as soon as symptoms appear.

Key Benefits and Properties

• Immediate Relief: quickly soothes heartburn, acid reflux, and acid regurgitation.
• Balanced Antacid Synergy: The combination of aluminum (astringent) and magnesium (laxative) helps maintain balanced bowel function.
• Pleasant Lemon Flavor: provides a refreshing sensation when taken.
• Sugar-Free Formula: perfectly suited for low-calorie or low-carbohydrate diets.

Indications

This antacid medication for digestion is recommended for adults and adolescents over 15 years of age for:

• The symptomatic treatment of heartburn and acid reflux.
• Relief of acid reflux and gastritis.

Directions for Use & Dosage: Maalox Lemon Sugar-Free for Stomach Ache, 40 chewable tablets

• Route of administration: oral. Suck or chew the tablets when symptoms occur or after meals.

Recommended Dosage:

• Adults and adolescents over 15 years of age: 1 to 2 chewable tablets when experiencing heartburn or acid reflux.
• Do not exceed 6 doses per day (i.e., a maximum of 12 chewable tablets per day).
• Space doses at least 2 hours apart.

Duration of treatment:

• If symptoms persist beyond 10 days of treatment or are accompanied by fever or vomiting, consult your doctor or ask your pharmacist for advice.

Composition & Active Ingredients

Active ingredients per tablet:

• Aluminum hydroxide (expressed as aluminum oxide): 400 mg
• Magnesium hydroxide: 400 mg

Excipients with known effects: Sorbitol (E420), maltitol (E965).

Other excipients: Cornstarch, talc, magnesium stearate, lemon flavor (contains lemon essential oils), sodium saccharin.

Formulation: Sugar-free.

Precautions and Warnings

• Over-the-counter medication: Read the package insert carefully before use.
• Do not use in children under 15 years of age.
• Contraindicated in cases ofsevere renal insufficiency (due to the presence of magnesium and aluminum salts).
• Drug Interactions: Antacids reduce the absorption of many other medications. As a precaution, Maalox should be taken at least 2 hours apart (and 4 hours apart for fluoroquinolones) from any other oral medication.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, use this medication only occasionally and only after consulting a doctor or pharmacist.
• Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

How long does it take for a Maalox tablet to take effect?

Maalox for heartburn works very quickly. As the chewable tablet dissolves, the antacid ingredients neutralize excess stomach acid as soon as they reach the stomach, providing relief from heartburn in just a few minutes.

Can Maalox be taken at the same time as other medications?

No. It is essential to wait at least 2 hours between taking Maalox and your other regular oral medications (antibiotics, iron supplements, blood pressure medications, etc.), as antacids may reduce their absorption and effectiveness.

Is sugar-free lemon-flavored Maalox suitable for people with diabetes?

Yes. This version of Maalox for stomachaches is sugar-free and uses sweeteners (sorbitol, maltitol, sodium saccharin), allowing people with diabetes or those following a sugar-free diet to take it without risk to their blood sugar levels.

Why choose Maalox Sugar-Free Lemon for Stomach Aches?

Heavy meals, stress, smoking, or certain medications can compromise the stomach’s protective barrier and cause uncomfortable acid reflux. Maalox for Stomach Discomfort provides a local and effective solution for digestive discomfort.

Its dual-action formula is based on complementary active ingredients:

1. Rapid Acid Neutralization:aluminum hydroxide andmagnesium hydroxide work synergistically to reduce hydrochloric acid levels in the stomach, thereby relieving heartburn within minutes.
2. Gastric Mucosa Protection: By reducing acidity, Maalox protects the lining of the stomach and esophagus from irritation caused by gastroesophageal reflux (GERD).
3. Sugar-Free, Sweetened Formula: suitable for people with diabetes and helps prevent tooth decay thanks to the use of sorbitol, maltitol, and sodium saccharin.
4. Convenient Chewable Form: portable lemon-flavored tablets that are easy to take without water as soon as symptoms appear.

Key Benefits and Properties

• Immediate Relief: Quickly soothes heartburn, acid reflux, and acid regurgitation.
• Balanced Antacid Synergy: The combination of aluminum (which has an astringent effect) and magnesium (which has a laxative effect) helps maintain balanced bowel function.
• Pleasant Lemon Flavor: Provides a refreshing sensation when taken.
• Sugar-Free Formula: perfectly suited for low-calorie or low-carb diets.

Indications

This antacid medication for digestion is recommended for adults and adolescents over 15 years of age for:

• The symptomatic treatment of heartburn and acid reflux.
• Relief of acid reflux and gastritis.

Directions for Use & Dosage: Maalox Sugar-Free Lemon for Stomach Ache, 40 chewable tablets

• Route of administration: oral. Suck or chew the tablets when symptoms occur or after meals.

Recommended Dosage:

• Adults and adolescents over 15 years of age: 1 to 2 chewable tablets when experiencing heartburn or acid reflux.
• Do not take more than 6 doses per day (i.e., a maximum of 12 chewable tablets per day).
• Space doses at least 2 hours apart.

Duration of treatment:

• If symptoms persist beyond 10 days of treatment or are accompanied by fever or vomiting, consult your doctor or ask your pharmacist for advice.

Composition & Active Ingredients

Active ingredients per tablet:

• Aluminum hydroxide (expressed as aluminum oxide): 400 mg
• Magnesium hydroxide: 400 mg

Excipients with known effects: Sorbitol (E420), maltitol (E965).

Other excipients: Cornstarch, talc, magnesium stearate, lemon flavor (contains lemon essential oils), sodium saccharin.

Formulation: Sugar-free.

Precautions and Warnings

• Over-the-counter medication: Read the package insert carefully before use.
• Do not use in children under 15 years of age.
• Contraindicated in cases ofsevere renal insufficiency (due to the presence of magnesium and aluminum salts).
• Drug Interactions: Antacids reduce the absorption of many other medications. As a precaution, Maalox should be taken at least 2 hours apart (and 4 hours apart for fluoroquinolones) from any other oral medication.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, use should be limited to occasional doses and only under medical or pharmaceutical supervision.
• Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

How long does it take for a Maalox tablet to take effect?

Maalox for heartburn works very quickly. As the chewable tablet dissolves, the antacid ingredients neutralize excess stomach acid as soon as it reaches the stomach, providing relief from heartburn in just a few minutes.

Can Maalox be taken at the same time as other medications?

No. It is essential to wait at least 2 hours between taking Maalox and your other regular oral medications (antibiotics, iron supplements, blood pressure medications, etc.), as antacids may reduce their absorption and effectiveness.

Is Maalox Sugar-Free Lemon suitable for people with diabetes?

Yes. This version of Maalox for stomach upset is sugar-free and uses sweeteners (sorbitol, maltitol, sodium saccharin), allowing people with diabetes or those on a sugar-free diet to take it without affecting their blood sugar levels.