Maalox antacid stomachache Mint tablets are topical antacids. They act by neutralizing the acids secreted by the stomach. It is indicated for adults (aged 15 and over) in the treatment of heartburn and acid reflux.
For warnings, precautions for use and contraindications, please consult the Maalox anti-acid Mint tablets leaflet.
The unpleasant sensations of heartburn, acid reflux and regurgitation are evidence of one thing: highly acidic stomach contents are rising up into the esophagus. But what exactly causes these digestive problems?
Normally, there's a natural barrier between the stomach and the esophagus called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). It opens only to allow food to pass through. In some people, this sphincter is a little too loose and occasionally allows some stomach contents to pass through, which then travels up the esophagus into the throat or even the mouth.
Maalox Anti-Acid Stomachache Mint tablets are local antacids. They act by neutralizing the acids secreted by the stomach. It is indicated for adults (aged 15 and over) in the treatment ofheartburn and acid reflux.
For adults only
Aluminum hydroxide 400 mg, magnesium hydroxide 400 mg
Excipients: mannitol, 3% starch powdered sucrose, sorbitol, sodium saccharin, powdered mint flavor (limonene, menthone, isomenthone, menthyl acetate, neomenthone, menthol), magnesium stearate, direct compression sucrose.
Notable excipients: sorbitol, sucrose.
1 to 2 tablets of Maalox antacid Mint tablets per dose, to be sucked or chewed at the time of pain, without exceeding 6 doses per day, i.e. 12 tablets per day.
Use is limited to 10 days.
Read instructions carefully
box of 40 or 60 chewable tablets, mint taste
Maalox anti-acid Mint tablets are not like other products. Read the package insert carefully before ordering. Keep medicines out of the reach of children. If symptoms persist, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice. Beware of incompatibilities with your current products.
Heartburn is characterized by a painful sensation of acidity, most often after a meal. When heartburn is accompanied by reflux (or acid reflux), we speak of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). GERD corresponds to the passage of part of the gastric contents into the esophagus. It becomes pathological when too frequent and/or prolonged. The most common symptoms are heartburn and acid reflux.
To prevent gastro-oesophageal reflux, there are a few rules to know: certain foods, for example, can reduce pressure on the lower oesophageal sphincter or irritate the lining of the oesophagus; stress and alcohol can also promote acid reflux.
Mint flavor: In addition to their effectiveness, Maalox Anti-Acid Stomachache tablets offer a refreshing mint flavor, making them pleasant and soothing to take.
Trusted and effective: Maalox has been a trusted brand for many years, offering effective solutions for the relief of upset stomachs.
Buy Maalox Anti-acide Maux d'Estomac Menthe Comprimés and quickly regain your digestive comfort by eliminating the heartburn and acid reflux that can affect you. Benefit from targeted action and a refreshing mint flavor.
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MAALOX MAUX DESTOMAC DALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE / MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 400 mg/400 mg, chewable tablet
Aluminium hydroxide / Magnesium hydroxide
Please read this leaflet carefully before taking this medicine, as it contains important information for you.
Always take this medicine exactly as it is prescribed by your doctor, pharmacist or pharmacist.
- Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
- Ask your pharmacist for any advice or information you may need.
- If you experience any of the side effects listed above, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet. See section 4.
- Contact your doctor if you do not feel better or feel worse after 10 days.
Keep out of the reach of children.
What does this leaflet contain?
1. What is MAALOX MAUX DESTOMAC HYDROXYDE DALUMINIUM / HYDROXYDE DE MAGNESIUM 400 mg/400 mg, chewable tablet and what is it used for?
2. What do I need to know before taking MAALOX MAUX DESTOMAC HYDROXYDE DALUMINIUM / HYDROXYDE DE MAGNESIUM 400 mg/400 mg, chewable tablet?
3. How to take MAALOX MAUX DESTOMAC HYDROXYDE DALUMINIUM / HYDROXYDE DE MAGNESIUM 400 mg/400 mg, chewable tablet?
4. What are the possible side effects?
5. How to store MAALOX MAUX DESTOMAC DALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE / MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 400 mg/400 mg, chewable tablet?
6. Package contents and other information.
Pharmacotherapeutic class: Antacids,ATCcode: A02AD01.
(A: digestive system and metabolism).
MAALOX MAUX DESTOMAC DALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE / MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 400 mg/400 mg, chewable tablet. This medicine belongs to the family of antacids. They act by neutralizing stomach acidity.
This medicine is used to relieve heartburn and acid reflux.
It is intended for adults and adolescents aged 15 and over.
If your doctor has informed you that you are intolerant to certain sugars, contact him/her before taking this medicine.
Never take MAALOX MAUX DESTOMAC DALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE / MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 400 mg/400 mg, chewable tablet:
- If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to any of the active ingredients (aluminium hydroxide or magnesium hydroxide) or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine. See section 6 for a list of ingredients.
- If you have severe kidney disease (severe renal failure).
If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Warnings and precautions
Before taking MAALOX MAUX DESTOMAC DALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE / MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 400 mg/400 mg, chewable tablet you should consult your doctor:
- If your symptoms are associated with weight loss,
- If you have difficulty swallowing or persistent abdominal discomfort,
- If you suffer from digestive problems for the first time, or if these problems have recently changed,
- If you have kidney disease (renal failure) or if you are on dialysis, you should consult a doctor as MAALOX MAUX DESTOMAC HYDROXYDE DALUMINIUM / HYDROXYDE DE MAGNESIUM 400 mg/400 mg, chewable tablet contains aluminium and magnesium. Accumulation of aluminum and magnesium can lead to serious neurological disease (encephalopathy).
This medicine may cause or aggravate constipation in patients at risk, such as renal failure patients and the elderly.
Prolonged use of this drug should be avoided in patients with impaired renal function.
Medical advice is recommended in case of prolonged use or if you are at risk of phosphorus deficiency (e.g. low phosphorus diet).
Children
Not applicable
Other medicinal products and MAALOX MAUX DESTOMAC HYDROXYDE DALUMINIUM / HYDROXYDE DE MAGNESIUM 400 mg/400 mg, chewable tablet
MAALOX MAUX DESTOMAC DALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE / MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 400 mg/400 mg, chewable tablet interacts with other oral medications. Antacids and other drugs should not be taken at the same time.
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This medicine contains antacids (aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide). Other drugs contain them. Do not combine them, so as not to exceed the maximum recommended doses (see "Dosage"). |
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or may take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription from the following list, assome medicines may be influenced by MAALOX MAUX DESTOMAC HYDROXYDE DALUMINIUM / HYDROXYDE DE MAGNESIUM 400 mg/400 mg, comprimé à croquer or may affect the efficacy of MAALOX MAUX DESTOMAC HYDROXYDE DALUMINIUM / HYDROXYDE DE MAGNESIUM 400 mg/400 mg, comprimé à croquer.
In particular:
- Drugs used to treat :
o The heart, such as digitalis, quinidine, metoprolol, latenolol and propranolol.
o Anemia, such as iron salts.
o Ulcers and gastric acidity, such as ranitidine or cimetidine (H2-receptor antagonists).
o Malaria, such as chloroquine.
o Bone diseases, such as bisphosphonates.
o Certain allergic, inflammatory or abnormal immune reactions, such as glucocorticoids or fexofenadine.
o Kidney disorders, such as citrates.
o Tuberculosis, such as lethambutol or lisoniazide.
o Infections such as fluoroquinolones, lincosamides, ketoconazole, cyclins, cephalosporins (cefpodoxime), dolutegravir, lelvitégravir, raltegravir and the antiviral treatment combination tenofovir alafenamide / emtricitabine / bictegravir, rilpivirine.
o Mental illnesses (psychoses) such as phenothiazine neuroleptics or sulpiride.
o High levels of potassium in the body, such as polystyrene sulfonate.
o Pain and/or fever, such as indomethacin or laspirin.
o Thyroid insufficiency, such as levothyroxine.
o Joint pain and abnormal body chemical reactions, such as penicillamine.
o Cancer, such as nilotinib or dasatinib monohydrate.
o Blood disorders such as leltrombopag olamine.
o High blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension), such as riociguat.
o Uterine fibroids or emergency contraception, such as lulipristal.
- Drugs used for dental care, such as fluoride.
- Cholesterol-lowering drugs such as rosuvastatin.
As a precaution, oral medications should be taken at least 2 hours apart from antacids (4 hours for fluoroquinolones).
MAALOX MAUX DESTOMAC DALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE / MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE, chewable tablet with food and drink
Not applicable.
Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility
This medicine should only be used during pregnancy on the advice of your doctor.
Breast-feeding may be continued while taking this medicine.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to become pregnant, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Driving and using machines
Not applicable.
MAALOX MAUX DESTOMAC SALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE / MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 400 mg/400 mg, chewable tablet contains sorbitol (E420), sucrose, benzyl alcohol and sodium.
This medicine contains sorbitol and sucrose. It is not recommended for patients with fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome or sucrase/isomaltase deficiency (rare hereditary diseases).
This medicine contains 125 mg sorbitol per tablet.
Sorbitol is a source of fructose. If your doctor has informed you that you (or your child) have an intolerance to certain sugars, or if you have been diagnosed with hereditary fructose intolerance (HFI), a rare genetic disorder characterized by the inability to break down fructose, talk to your doctor before you (or your child) take or receive this medicine.
This medicine contains 0.000072 mg benzyl alcohol per tablet.
Benzyl alcohol may cause allergic reactions.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Large quantities of benzyl alcohol may accumulate in your body and cause side effects (known as "metabolic acidosis").
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice if you suffer from liver or kidney disease. Large quantities of benzyl alcohol may accumulate in your body and cause side effects (called "metabolic acidosis").
This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg) of sodium per chewable tablet, i.e. it is essentially "sodium-free".
- The usual dose is 1 to 2 tablets, to be sucked or chewed at the time of heartburn or acid reflux.
- Do not take more than 6 tablets per day (i.e. 6 to 12 tablets per day).
Duration of treatment
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Use is limited to 10 days. |
If symptoms worsen or persist after 10 days, do not increase the dose, but consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Method and route of administration
Oral administration.
This medicine is intended for adults and adolescents aged 15 and over.
If you have taken more MAALOX maux destomac aluminium hydroxide/magnesium hydroxide 400 mg/400 mg, chewable tablet than you should have :
Consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
Overdosage of oral magnesium does not generally lead to toxic reactions if the kidneys are functioning normally. Magnesium intoxication may, however, develop in cases of renal failure.
If you forget to take MAALOX maux destomac aluminium hydroxide/magnesium hydroxide 400 mg/400 mg, chewable tablet :
If you stop taking MAALOX maux destomac hydroxyde daluminium/hydroxyde de magnésium 400 mg/400 mg, comprimé à croquer :
Not applicable.
4. WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?
Adverse reactions may occur at the frequencies defined below:
Very rare (affecting up to 1 in 10,000 people)
- hypermagnesemia. This has been observed after prolonged administration to patients with renal insufficiency.
Frequency undetermined (frequency cannot be estimated from available data)
- diarrhea or constipation,
- abdominal pain,
- decrease in the amount of phosphorus in the blood if you use this drug for a long time or in high doses,
- increase in the amount of aluminum in the blood,
- allergic reaction:
o pimples and/or redness of the skin,
o hives,
o sudden swelling of the face and neck which may cause difficulty in breathing (angioedema),
o sudden malaise with severe drop in blood pressure (anaphylactic shock).
Reporting side effects
If you experience any side effects, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet. You can also report adverse reactions directly via the national reporting system: Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé (ANSM) and the network of Regional Pharmacovigilance Centers - Website : www.signalement-sante.gouv.fr.
By reporting adverse reactions, you are helping to provide more information on drug safety.
Keep out of sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiration date indicated on the box after EXP. The expiration date refers to the last day of that month.
Shelf life after opening: 6 months.
No special storage precautions are required.
Do not dispose of any medicine down the drain or in the household waste. Ask your pharmacist to dispose of any medicines you no longer use. This will help protect the environment.
6. CONTENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION
- The active ingredients are :
Magnesium hydroxide.............................................................................................. 400 mg
Aluminum hydroxide................................................................................................... 400 mg
For one chewable tablet.
- Other ingredients include: mannitol, powdered sugar (3% starch), sorbitol (E420), saccharin sodium, mint powder*, magnesium stearate, saccharose.
*Composition de larôme limonene, menthone, isomenthone, menthyl acetate, neo-menthol, menthol.
Mint flavour powder contains benzyl alcohol. See section 2.
This medicine takes the form of a chewable tablet.
Boxes of 12, 20, 40 or 60 tablets in blister packs.
Boxes of 40 tablets in bottles.
Not all presentations may be marketed.
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HEALTH EDUCATION ADVICE
This medicine is intended to relieve stomach ache.
Heartburn and acid reflux can be caused by changes in diet (acidic or spicy foods, alcoholic beverages, etc.) or by certain medications (aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs, etc.). Talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
To limit the onset of symptoms, observe the following rules of hygiene wherever possible:
- avoid heavy, high-fat meals,
- avoid certain foods such as chocolate, spices, peppers, citrus juices and soft drinks,
- vary your diet,
- normalize your weight and exercise,
- avoid strenuous exercise immediately after a meal,
- avoid smoking and limit alcohol consumption.
YOUR PHARMACIST AND DOCTOR KNOW ALL ABOUT MEDICINES.
DON'T HESITATE TO ASK THEM FOR DETAILS
NEVER LEAVE MEDICATION WITHIN THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
Ce médicament contient des antiacides d'action locale. Ils agissent en neutralisant les acides sécrétés par l'estomac.
Il est utilisé dans le traitement des brûlures d'estomac et des remontées acides.
Les prix mentionnés ne tiennent pas compte des « honoraires de dispensation » du pharmacien.
La dernière mise à jour des informations contenues dans cette fiche médicament ne concerne que les présentations toujours commercialisées.
| p cp menthe | p cp sans sucre | |
| Aluminium hydroxyde | 400 mg | 400 mg |
| Magnésium hydroxyde | 400 mg | 400 mg |
| Saccharose | + | |
| Sorbitol | + | + |
| Maltitol | + |
| p sachet | p c à s | |
| Aluminium hydroxyde | 460 mg | 525 mg |
| Magnésium hydroxyde | 400 mg | 600 mg |
| Saccharose | 3,15 g | |
| Sorbitol | + | + |
Ce médicament ne doit pas être utilisé en cas d'insuffisance rénale grave.
Il est préférable de consulter un médecin dans les situations suivantes :
troubles de la digestion apparaissant pour la première fois, ou si les troubles ont changé récemment ;troubles associés à une perte de poids ;difficulté à avaler ou gêne abdominale persistante.N'utilisez pas ce médicament de façon prolongée sans l'avis de votre médecin : des examens peuvent être nécessaires si les symptômes persistent.
Compte tenu de la teneur en aluminium de ce médicament, des précautions sont recommandées chez les insuffisants rénaux traités par dialyse.
Les personnes souffrant de douleurs d'estomac doivent éviter d'utiliser des médicaments contenant de l'aspirine ou des AINS qui fragilisent la muqueuse de l'estomac. Le paracétamol est en revanche sans danger pour traiter les douleurs ou la fièvre.
Les sachets de suspension buvable contiennent du sucre (saccharose) en quantité notable.
Ce médicament peut diminuer l'absorption de nombreux médicaments. Un délai d'au moins 2 heures (voire 4 heures avec les antibiotiques de la famille des quinolones) doit être respecté entre la prise de ce médicament et celle des autres traitements. Demandez conseil à votre médecin ou à votre pharmacien.
Les substances contenues dans ce médicament sont peu absorbées. Néanmoins, ne l'utilisez pas de façon prolongée pendant la grossesse ou l'allaitement sans l'avis de votre médecin ou de votre pharmacien.
Ce médicament doit être pris au moment des douleurs d'estomac ou des remontées acides.
Les comprimés sont à sucer ou à croquer.
La suspension buvable doit être avalée telle quelle, sans être diluée. Le sachet doit être malaxé avant ouverture.
Une alimentation équilibrée, une mastication lente, la suppression des aliments difficiles à digérer et des boissons alcoolisées permettent souvent d'atténuer les symptômes dus aux remontées acides ou à une inflammation de l'estomac.
Si vous êtes fumeur, la poursuite du tabagisme est un frein important au traitement ; la nicotine augmente l'acidité gastrique et réduit l'efficacité du muscle qui ferme la jonction entre l'œsophage et l'estomac.
Ce médicament peut être en accès libre (ou accès direct) dans certaines pharmacies ; dans ce cas, faites valider votre choix par votre pharmacien.
Constipation ou diarrhée : les sels d'aluminium favorisent la constipation alors que le magnésium peut avoir un effet laxatif. Suivant les personnes, l'un ou l'autre de ces effets peut prédominer.
Douleurs abdominales.
Réaction allergique (démangeaisons, rougeur cutanée, urticaire, choc).
Médicament qui neutralise l'acidité des sécrétions gastriques ou qui bloque les glandes responsables de la sécrétion d'acide.
Malaise brutal et grave avec chute de la pression artérielle. Les principales causes de choc sont les allergies (choc allergique ou anaphylactique), les troubles cardiovasculaires graves (choc cardiovasculaire) et les septicémies (choc septique).
Procédé d'épuration du sang en cas d'insuffisance rénale grave, assurée essentiellement par l'emploi d'un rein artificiel.
Incapacité des reins à éliminer les déchets ou les substances médicamenteuses. Une insuffisance rénale avancée ne se traduit pas forcément par une diminution de la quantité d'urine éliminée. Seuls une prise de sang et le dosage de la créatinine peuvent révéler cette maladie.
Réaction due à l'hypersensibilité de l'organisme à un médicament. Les réactions allergiques peuvent prendre des aspects très variés : urticaire, œdème de Quincke, eczéma, éruption de boutons rappelant la rougeole, etc. Le choc anaphylactique est une réaction allergique généralisée qui provoque un malaise par chute brutale de la tension artérielle.
Consultez l'article : Peut-on être allergique aux médicaments ?
Le saccharose est la substance qui compose le sucre de cuisine et le sucre industriel que l'on retrouve dans les biscuits, les gâteaux, les sucreries et les boissons sucrées (une bouteille d'un litre et demi de soda contient l'équivalent de trente morceaux de sucre). Certaines personnes sont intolérantes au fructose issu de la digestion du saccharose et souffrent alors de ballonnements et de diarrhée. Certains médicaments contiennent du saccharose comme excipient (composant sans activité thérapeutique).
Consultez l'article : Tous les glucides sont-ils équivalents ?
Le sorbitol est un sucre que l'on trouve dans certains fruits (les pruneaux par exemple). Parce qu'il est moins calorique que le sucre industriel (saccharose), il est utilisé comme édulcorant (sous le sigle E420) mais également comme stabilisateur, par exemple dans certains médicaments. Lors de la digestion, le sorbitol est transformé en fructose (sucre des fruits). Certaines personnes ont du mal à digérer le fructose et, de ce fait, présentent des troubles intestinaux (diarrhées) lorsqu'elles ingèrent un produit contenant du sorbitol.
Terme général désignant différentes substances dont la plus répandue est le saccharose. D'autres sucres peuvent être contenus dans les médicaments : glucose, fructose, lactose, etc. Le glucose est le sucre utilisé par l'organisme ; il est le seul à circuler en quantité notable dans le sang.
Les édulcorants (faux sucre) sont autorisés chez les diabétiques ou les personnes suivant un régime, et sont très peu caloriques.
Consultez l'article : Tous les glucides sont-ils équivalents ?
Éruption de boutons sur la peau, dont l'origine est le plus souvent allergique. Les boutons ressemblent à des piqûres d'orties et leur couleur varie du rose pâle au rouge. L'urticaire peut apparaître ou disparaître en quelques minutes, et provoque d'intenses démangeaisons ; elle peut être localisée ou généralisée à la totalité de la surface cutanée.
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