Maaloxan 25mVal bottle

Maaloxan 25mVal bottle in detail

The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.

How to use?
Take the medicine. Shake well before use.

Duration of use?
You should not use the medicine for longer than 2 weeks without medical advice. If symptoms persist or recur regularly, you should consult your doctor.

Overdosage?
No overdosage symptoms are known. If in doubt, consult your doctor.

Have you forgotten to take it?
Continue taking the medicine as normal (i.e. not double the amount) at the next prescribed time.

As a general rule: Pay particular attention to conscientious dosing for infants, small children and older people. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautionary measures.

A dosage prescribed by a doctor may differ from the information in the package leaflet. Since the doctor will adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.

Storage before opening
The medicine must
- protected from heat
- protected from frost
- protected from moisture (e.g. in a tightly closed container)
must be stored.
Storage after opening or preparation
The medicinal product may be used for a maximum of 6 months after opening/preparation!
After opening/preparation, the medicinal product must
- at room temperature
- protected from moisture (e.g. in a tightly closed container)
What are the arguments against using it?

- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients

Under certain circumstances - talk to your doctor or pharmacist:
- Impaired kidney function
- Phosphate deficiency

Which age group should be considered?
- Children under 12 years of age: As a rule, the medicine should not be used in this age group.
- Adolescents from 12 to 18 years: No dosage information is available for this age group.

What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: Consult your doctor. Various considerations play a role in whether and how the medicine can be used during pregnancy.
- Breastfeeding: According to current knowledge, there is no indication that the medicine should not be used during breastfeeding.

If you have been prescribed the medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may be greater than the risk associated with use in the case of a contraindication.what adverse effects may occur?

- Soft stools

If you notice any discomfort or change during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

The information provided here is based primarily on side effects that occur in at least one in 1,000 patients treated.
- The medicine may mask symptoms that indicate a serious illness. You should therefore consult your doctor before taking the medicine if you have prolonged symptoms.
- Caution in case of allergy to the sweetener saccharin (E number E 954)!
- Take care if you are intolerant to fructose (fruit sugar). If you have to follow a diabetes diet, you should take the sugar content into account.
- There may be medicines with which interactions occur. You should therefore generally inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medicine you are already taking before starting treatment with a new medicine. This also applies to medicines that you buy yourself, use only occasionally or have been using for some time.
- Lemonade, orange juice, lemon juice, fruit juice, wine and citric acid (e.g. as an excipient in effervescent tablets) must not be taken together with the medication.
How do the ingredients of the medicine work?

The active ingredients bind and neutralize stomach acid. The magnesium and aluminum contained form salts that are difficult to dissolve with stomach acid and are excreted during bowel movements. In this way, the substances combat heartburn, belching and other acid-related stomach complaints. In addition, the risk of ulcers occurring in the gastrointestinal tract as a result of hyperacidity is reduced.

Application

- Acid-related stomach complaints- Heartburn- Stomach ulcers, supportive treatment- Duodenal ulcers, supportive treatmentConsult your doctor if you also experience symptoms such as tarry stools, blood in the stool or vomiting blood.

Dosage

10-20 ml3 times a dayAdults1-2 hours after a meal and before going to bedDosing aid: A measuring container is enclosed with the medicine to ensure correct dosing.