Maaloxan 25mVal sachet

Maaloxan 25mVal sachets in detail

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

How to use?
Take the medicine. Knead the sachet well before use.

Duration of use?
You should not use the medicine for longer than 2 weeks without medical advice. If your 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, especially with 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. As the doctor will adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions. storage

The medicine must be
- protected from heat
- protected from frost
What speaks against use?

- 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: The medicine should not normally 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 of using the medicine if there is a contraindication.what adverse effects can occur?

- Soft stools

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

For the information provided here, side effects occurring in at least one in 1,000 treated patients are taken into account.
- 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.
- Take care if you are allergic to the sweetener saccharin (E number E 954)!
- Parabens (preservatives e.g. E 214 - E 219) can cause hypersensitivity reactions, even with a time delay.
- Take care if you are intolerant to fructose (fruit sugar). If you have to follow a diabetic 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 medicines 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 medicine.
How do the ingredients of the medicine work?

The active ingredients bind and neutralise stomach acid. The magnesium and aluminium 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.

Use

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

Dosage

1-2 sachets3 times a day (4-6 sachets per day)Adults1-2 hours after a meal and before going to bed