Maaloxan 25mVal

Maaloxan 25mVal in detail

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

How to use?
Chew the medicine well.

Duration of use?
The duration of use depends on the nature of the symptoms and/or the course of the disease. In the case of gastric and duodenal ulcers: The duration of use should be at least 4 weeks, even after the symptoms have disappeared.

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

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

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. Since the doctor will adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.

Storage before opening
The medicine must be stored away from moisture (e.g. in a tightly closed container).
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)!
stored!
This information only applies to tablets in bottles. The expiry date printed on the tablet applies to tablets in push-through packs.

Always:
- 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)!
- 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.
- Take care if you are intolerant to sucrose. 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 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.

Application

- Acid-related stomach complaints- Heartburn- Stomach ulcers, supportive treatment- Duodenal ulcers, supportive treatment

Dosage

For stomach and duodenal ulcers:1-2 chewable tablets3 times a dayAdultsBetween meals and before going to bedFor heartburn and acid-related stomach complaints:1 chewable tabletseveral times a dayAdultsWhen complaints occur