Over-the-counter medication

Maalox Reflux sugarless mint 12 bags

Name: Maalox Reflux Menthe sans sucre 12 sachets
Brand: Sanofi Aventis
SKU: 2846
Price: 6.86 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (3 reviews)

Brand : Sanofi Aventis

€6.24 EXCL. VAT €6.86 INCL. VAT

In stock

Reference : 3400928022295

Add to my wishlist

Maalox Reflux mint without sugar sachet is indicated for heartburn, lifts or referrals acid (heartburn) and heartburn.

See delivery conditions

Learn more

Maalox Reflux Mint without sugar 12 sachets

For warnings, precautions for use and contraindications, please consult the instructions for use of Maalox Reflux mint without sugar sachet .

Stress, abundant meals or taken on the go, celebrations a little too watered ... our rhythms of life tend to manhandle the stomach and lead to burns and acid reflux. Common symptoms, but annoying, they can really spoil everyday life. Overview of small gastric problems ...
Acid reflux, heartburn ... These are two typical manifestations of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). We speak of GERD when part of the acid content of the stomach goes up into the esophagus. The stomach is lined with mucus which protects it against acidity, but the esophagus is not protected: in the event of acid reflux, the sensations will be most unpleasant.

Indications of Maalox Reflux mint without sugar sachet

Maalox Reflux mint without sugar sachet is indicated for heartburn , acid reflux or heartburn (heartburn) and heartburn .

These symptoms can, for example, occur after meals or during pregnancy, or during inflammation of the esophagus.

Composition of Maalox Reflux mint without sugar sachet

What does Maalox Reflux sodium alginate / Sodium bicarbonate mint 500 mg / 267 mg contain without sugar, oral suspension in sachet, sweetened with saccharin sodium?

The active substances are :
Sodium alginate. 500 mg
Sodium bicarbonate. 267 mg
For a 10 ml sachet
The other components are :
Calcium carbonate, 974P carbomer, sodium saccharin, peppermint essential oil, sodium hydroxide, sodium methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218), sodium propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216), purified water.

Important information about some of the ingredients of Maalox Reflux Sugar Free Mint:
Maalox Reflux Sugar-free Mint contains sodium, methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218) and propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216).

Dosage of Maalox Reflux mint without sugar sachet

Adults, including the elderly, and children over 12 years old: 1 sachet 3 times a day, after the 3 main meals and possibly at bedtime.
This dosage can be doubled in case of severe reflux or esophageal inflammation.

Method and frequency of administration

Oral use.
Mix the sachet well before opening.
This medication can be taken after meals.

Duration of treatment of Maalox Reflux mint without sugar sachet
If there is no improvement in symptoms after seven days, the clinical situation should be reconsidered.

Precaution for use of Maalox Reflux mint without sugar sachet

If you take more Maalox Reflux Mint without sugar than you should: Consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

If you forget to take Maalox Reflux Mint without sugar:Do not take a double dose to make up for the dose you forgot to take.

Never take Maalox Reflux Mint without sugar: If you are allergic to any of the constituents, as skin irritations and breathing difficulties have been reported.

If in doubt, it is essential to seek the advice of your doctor or pharmacist.

Take special care with Maalox Reflux Mint without sugar:
Warnings and precautions for use

Keep this medication out of the reach and sight of children.
This treatment may be less effective if you have low stomach acid.
This medicine contains propyl parahydroxybenzoate and methyl parahydroxybenzoate and may cause allergic reactions.
Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine, if you have been asked to follow a low sodium diet especially if you have heart failure.
This medicine contains sodium.
This medicine contains 6 mmol (or 138 mg) sodium per sachet. To be taken into account in patients monitoring their dietary sodium intake.
If in doubt do not hesitate to seek the advice of your doctor or pharmacist.

Other medicines and Maalox Reflux Mint without sugar
Antacids can decrease the effect of many other drugs. As a precaution, you should space out the 2 hour intake between the antacid and another drug.
If you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription, tell your doctor or pharmacist.

Pregnancy and breast feeding
This medication can be used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, if necessary.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.

Important information about some of the ingredients of Maalox Reflux Mint without sugar
Maalox Reflux Sugar-free Mint contains sodium, methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218) and propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216).

Packaging of Maalox Reflux mint without sugar sachet

Box of 12 sachets for oral suspension.

For warnings, precautions for use, composition, dosage, contraindications, please consult the instructions for use .
Summary of product characteristics (ANSM)
If your symptoms persist, consult your doctor.

Warnings on drugs that treat digestive issues

Please note, the drug Maalox Reflux mint without sugar sachet is not a product like the others. Read the package leaflet carefully before ordering. Do not leave Maalox Reflux mint without sugar sachets within the reach of children. If symptoms persist, seek the advice of your doctor or pharmacist. Beware of incompatibilities on your current products.

Please inform your online pharmacist of the treatments in progress in order to identify any incompatibilities. The order validation form contains a personalized message field provided for this purpose.
Click here to find the instructions for this drug Maalox Reflux mint without sugar sachet on the site of the National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and health products.

Notice

Pharmacovigilance Report an adverse drug reaction(s)

Download PDF leaflet

NOTICE

ANSM - Last updated: 30/11/2015

Name of the medicinal product

MAALOX REFLUX SODIUM ALGINATE / SODIUM MICROWAVE BICARBONATE 500 mg / 267 mg WITHOUT SUGAR, oral suspension in sachet, sweetened with saccharin sodium

Sodium alginate / Sodium bicarbonate

framed

Please read this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.

This is an authorized and controlled medication (see Identification No on the outer packaging):

· This medication can be used in self-medication, ie used without consultation or prescription from a doctor.

· If symptoms persist beyond 7 days, if they worsen or if new symptoms appear, seek the advice of your pharmacist or doctor.

· This leaflet is designed to help you use this medicine. Keep there, you might need to reread it.

· Do not use this medication for children.

Review summary

What this leaflet contains:

1. What is MAALOX REFLUX SODIUM ALGINATE / SODIUM MICRO BICARBONATE 500 mg / 267 mg SUGAR-FREE, oral suspension sachet, sweetened with saccharin sodium and in which cases is it used?

2. What should I know before taking MAALOX REFLUX SODIUM ALGINATE / SODIUM MICRO BICARBONATE 500 mg / 267 mg WITHOUT SUGAR, oral suspension sachet, sweetened with saccharin sodium ?

3. How to take MAALOX REFLUX SODIUM ALGINATE / SODIUM MICRO BICARBONATE 500 mg / 267 mg WITHOUT SUGAR, oral suspension sachet, sweetened with saccharin sodium ?

4. What are the possible side effects?

5. How to store MAALOX REFLUX SODIUM ALGINATE / SODIUM MICROWAVE BICARBONATE 500 mg / 267 mg WITHOUT SUGAR, oral suspension sachet, sweetened with saccharin sodium ?

6. Additional information.

1. WHAT MAALOX REFLUX SODIUM ALGINATE / SODIUM MICROWAVE BICARBONATE 500 mg / 267 mg SUGAR-FREE, oral suspension in sachets, sweetened with sodium saccharin AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR?

Pharmacotherapeutic group

OTHER MEDICINAL PRODUCTS FOR PEPTIC ULCER AND GASTRO-ESOPHAGEAL REFLUX (GERD).

Therapeutic indications

MAALOX REFLUX SODIUM ALGINATE / SODIUM MINT BICARBONATE is indicated in heartburn, acid reflux or referral (heartburn) and heartburn.

These symptoms may, for example, occur after meals or during pregnancy, or during inflammation of the esophagus.

2. BEFORE YOU TAKE MAALOX REFLUX SODIUM ALGINATE / SODIUM MICHAEL BICARBONATE 500 mg / 267 mg WITHOUT SUGAR, oral suspension in sachet, sweetened with saccharin sodium?

List of information needed before taking the medication

Not applicable.

Cons-indications

Do not take MAALOX REFLUX SODIUM ALGINATE / SODIUM MICRO BICARBONATE 500 mg / 267 mg WITHOUT SUGAR, oral suspension in sachets, sweetened with sodium saccharin:

If you are allergic to any of the ingredients, skin irritations and breathing difficulties have been reported.

IN CASE OF DOUBT, IT IS ESSENTIAL TO ASK FOR THE OPINION OF YOUR DOCTOR OR YOUR PHARMACIST.

Precautions for use; special warnings

Warnings and Precautions

DO NOT LEAVE THIS MEDICINE FOR THE REACH AND SIGHT OF CHILDREN.

This treatment may be less effective if you have a low gastric acidity.

This medicine contains propyl parahydroxybenzoate and methyl parahydroxybenzoate and may cause allergic reactions.

Please consult your doctor before taking this medication if you have been asked to follow a diet low in sodium especially if you suffer from heart failure.

This medicine contains sodium. This medicine contains 6 mmol (or 138 mg) of sodium per sachet. To be taken into account in patients controlling their sodium dietary intake.

IN CASE OF DOUBT DO NOT HESITATE TO REQUEST THE NOTICE OF YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST.

Interaction with other medicines

Other medicines and MAALOX REFLUX SODIUM ALGINATE / SODIUM MICHAEL BICARBONATE 500 mg / 267 mg WITHOUT SUGAR, oral suspension in sachet, sweetened with saccharin sodium

Antacids can decrease the effect of many other drugs. As a precaution, take 2 hours between the antacid and another medication.

If you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Interactions with food and beverages

Not applicable.

Interactions with Herbal Medicines or Alternative Therapies

Not applicable.

Use during pregnancy and lactation

Pregnancy and breast feeding

This medication may be used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, if necessary.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.

Sport

Not applicable.

Effects on ability to drive or use machines

Not applicable.

List of excipients with known effect

MAALOX REFLUX SODIUM ALGINATE / SODIUM BICARBONATE MENTHE 500 mg / 267 mg SUGAR-FREE, oral saccharine suspension, sodium saccharin sweetener contains sodium, methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218) and propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216).

3. HOW TO TAKE MAALOX REFLUX SODIUM ALGINATE / SODIUM MICRO BICARBONATE 500 mg / 267 mg WITHOUT SUGAR, oral suspension in sachet, sweetened with saccharin sodium?

Instructions for proper use

Not applicable.

Dosage, Mode and / or route (s) of administration, Frequency of administration and Duration of treatment

Dosage

Adults, including elderly, and children over 12 years: 1 sachet 3 times a day, after the 3 main meals and possibly the evening at bedtime.

This dosage may be doubled in severe oesophageal reflux or inflammation.

Method and route of administration

Oral use.

Mix well before opening.

Frequency of Administration

This medication should be taken after meals.

Duration of treatment

In the absence of symptom improvement after seven days, the clinical situation should be reconsidered.

Symptoms and Instructions for Overdose

If you take more MAALOX REFLUX SODIUM ALGINATE / SODIUM MICRO BICARBONATE 500 mg / 267 mg WITHOUT SUGAR, oral suspension sachet, sweetened with saccharin sodium you should:

Immediately consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Instructions for omission of one or more doses

If you forget to take MAALOX REFLUX SODIUM ALGINATE / SODIUM MICRO BICARBONATE 500 mg / 267 mg WITHOUT SUGAR, oral suspension sachet, sweetened with saccharin sodium:

Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.

Risk of withdrawal syndrome

Not applicable.

4. WHAT ARE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?

Description of adverse reactions

Like all medicines, this medicine may cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

· possible constipation,

· in case of prolonged use, risk of an increase in calcium in the blood.

· Allergic reactions (urticaria, difficulty breathing).

Declaration of side effects

If you experience any side effects, talk to 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: National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) and network of Regional Centers of Pharmacovigilance - Website: www.ansm.sante.fr

By reporting adverse reactions, you are helping to provide more information about the safety of the drug.

5. HOW TO STORE MAALOX REFLUX SODIUM ALGINATE / SODIUM MICRO BICARBONATE 500 mg / 267 mg WITHOUT SUGAR, oral suspension in sachet, sweetened with saccharin sodium?

Keep out of sight and reach of children.

Expiration date

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month .

Storage conditions

Store at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C.

If necessary, warnings against visible signs of deterioration

Do not throw any medicines into drains or rubbish. Ask your pharmacist to remove any medications you are no longer using. These measures will help protect the environment.

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Full list of active substances and excipients

What is contained in MAALOX REFLUX SODIUM ALGINATE / SODIUM MENTHE BICARBONATE 500 mg / 267 mg WITHOUT SUGAR, oral suspension in sachet, sweetened with sodium saccharin

The active substances are:

Sodium alginate ............................................... .................................................. .............. 500 mg

Sodium bicarbonate ............................................... .................................................. 267 mg

For a bag of 10 ml.

The other components are:

Calcium carbonate, 974P carbomer, sodium saccharine, peppermint essential oil, sodium hydroxide, sodium methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218), sodium propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216), purified water.

Pharmaceutical form and content

Aspect of MAALOX REFLUX SODIUM ALGINATE / SODIUM MICRO BICARBONATE 500 mg / 267 mg WITHOUT SUGAR, oral suspension in sachet, sweetened with sodium saccharin and contents of the pack

This medication is in the form of a whitish, viscous drinkable suspension in a sachet.

Box of 12 or 24 sachets of 10 ml.

Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

Name and address of the marketing authorization holder and the holder of the manufacturing authorization responsible for the release of the lots, if different

Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer

Holder

SANOFI-AVENTIS FRANCE

82 AVENUE RASPAIL

94250 GENTILLY

exploiting

SANOFI AVENTIS FRANCE

82 AVENUE RASPAIL

94250 GENTILLY

Maker

UNITHER LIQUID MANUFACTURING

1-3 ALLEE OF THE NESTE

ZI D'EN SIGAL

31770 COLOMIERS

Names of the medicinal product in the Member States of the European Economic Area

Not applicable.

Date of approval of the notice

The last date on which this notice was revised is <{MM / YYYY}> <{month YYYY}.>

AMM under exceptional circumstances

Not applicable.

Internet Information

Detailed information on this medicine is available on the ANSM website (France).

Information for health professionals only

Not applicable.

Other

HEALTH EDUCATION COUNCIL

This medication is intended to relieve your stomach ache.

Burns, heartburn, acid reflux may be due to changes in food (acidic or spicy foods, alcoholic beverages ...) or to certain medications (aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs ...). Do not hesitate to talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

In order to limit the onset of symptoms, respect the following hygiene rules as much as possible:

· avoid tobacco and limit alcohol consumption,

· avoid abundant and high-fat meals,

· eat slowly,

· avoid certain foods such as chocolate, spices, peppers, citrus juices, soft drinks,

· vary your diet,

· normalize your weight,

· avoid exertion after the meal.

Vidal file

VIDAL OF THE FAMILY

MAALOX REFLUX

Anti-reflux, antacid

This medication is a generic of GAVISCONELL.

. Presentations . Composition . Indications . Warning . Drug Interactions . Pregnancy and breastfeeding . Directions for use and dosage . Advice . Undesirable effects . Lexicon

PRESENTATIONS ^(summary)

MAALOX REFLUX: oral suspension (mint flavoring); box of 12 sachets of 10 ml.
-

Laboratory Sanofi-Aventis France

COMPOSITION ^(summary)

	p sachet
Sodium alginate	500 mg
Sodium bicarbonate	267 mg
either Sodium	138 mg
parabens	+

INDICATIONS ^(summary)

This medication belongs to the local antacid family. It forms a viscous gel that floats in the stomach and protects the esophagus in the event of reflux of the contents of the stomach.
It is used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease .

WARNING ^(Contents)

It is best to consult a doctor in the following situations:

digestive disorders appearing for the first time, or if disorders have changed recently;
disorders associated with weight loss;
difficulty swallowing or persistent abdominal discomfort.

If there is no improvement after 7 days of treatment, take the advice of your doctor.
This drug contains salt ( sodium ) in significant quantities.

DRUG INTERACTIONS ^(summary)

This drug may decrease the absorption of many drugs. A delay of at least 2 hours (or even 4 hours with antibiotics of the quinolone family) must be observed between taking this drug and that of other treatments. Ask your doctor or pharmacist.

PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING ^(summary)

This medicine contains only presumed safe substances during pregnancy or lactation. However, do not use it prolonged without the advice of your pharmacist or doctor.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE AND DOSAGE ^(summary)

This medication should be taken after the three main meals and possibly at bedtime.

Usual dosage:

Adult and child over 12 years: 1 sachet, 3 or 4 times a day.
This dosage can be doubled in the event of significant reflux.

TIPS ^(summary)

In case of acid regurgitation, it is recommended to split the meals, to raise the head of the bed, to avoid the leaning position, to lie down after meals and to wear clothes too tight.
If you are a smoker, continuing smoking is an important barrier to treatment; nicotine increases gastric acidity and reduces the effectiveness of the muscle that closes the junction between the esophagus and the stomach.
This medicinal product may be freely available in certain pharmacies; nevertheless, do not hesitate to ask your pharmacist for advice.

POSSIBLE ADVERSE EFFECTS ^(summary)

Constipation.
In case of prolonged use, in high dose: excessive calcium in the blood, renal insufficiency .

GLOSSARY ^(summary)

antacids
A drug that neutralizes the acidity of gastric secretions or blocks the glands responsible for acid secretion.

antibiotics
A substance capable of blocking the multiplication of certain bacteria or killing them. The spectrum of an antibiotic is the set of bacteria on which this product is usually active. Unlike bacteria, viruses are not susceptible to antibiotics. The first antibiotics were extracted from mushroom cultures: penicillium (penicillin), streptomyces (streptomycin). They are currently manufactured by chemical synthesis. Antibiotics are divided into families: penicillins, cephalosporins, macrolides, tetracyclines (cyclines), sulphonamides, aminoglycosides, lincosanides, phenicolates, polymyxins, quinolones, imidazoles, etc.
Inappropriate use of antibiotics may lead to the development of resistance: use antibiotics only on medical prescription, adhere to its dosage and duration, do not give or advise another person an antibiotic prescribed for you .

renal failure
Inability of the kidneys to eliminate waste or medicinal substances. Advanced renal insufficiency does not necessarily result in a decrease in the amount of urine excreted. Only a blood test and creatinine dosage may reveal this disease.

dosage
Quantity and distribution of the dose of a drug according to the age, weight and general condition of the patient.

gastroesophageal reflux
Raising the gastric juice in the esophagus and in the back of the throat, favored by the extended position after meals, by leaning forward, by wearing clothes that compress the abdomen. This reflux is sometimes due to a hiatal hernia.

salt
Chemical substance of which the best known is sodium chloride, or table salt. The diet salt does not contain sodium; this is generally replaced by potassium.

sodium
An inorganic substance which can form salts, especially with chlorine (sodium chloride, or table salt).