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Maalox is an antacid containing aluminium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide. These help neutralize or reduce stomach acid (antacid). Some formulas ... contain simethicone, which helps treat the gassy, bloated feeling (antigas). Maalox has been used in relief of indigestion, heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and stomach or duodenal ulcers.
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Maalox is a balanced mixture of two antacids; aluminium hydroxide is a slow-acting antacid and magnesium hydroxide is a quick-acting one. The two are frequently combined in antacid mixtures. Aluminium hydroxide on its own is an astringent and may cause constipation. This effect is balanced by the effect of magnesium hydroxide, which, in common with other magnesium salts, may cause diarrhoea. Gastro-intestinal side effects are ... rare with Maalox and this makes it especially suitable when long term therapy is necessary.
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Gas X with Maalox combines the great properties of the best selling gas relief product as well as the antacid properties of Maalox. It relieves gas pressure, bloating and discomfort FAST. Gas X with Maalox ... relieves that burning feeling from heartburn. Gas X with Maalox provides the relief you want in ways that antiacids just can't. Gas X uses a product called simethicone which breaks up the gas bubbles inside you and allows them to escape quickly and painlessly. These Gas X softgels contain 62.5 mg each.
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Maalox® will begin carrying the kosher certification symbol in early October. However, formulations of Maalox® that are currently on the shelves already are kosher compliant. This includes all chewable and most of the liquid formulations. The only product that is not kosher-certified is Maalox® Total Stomach Relief.
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The effect of an aluminum hydroxide- and magnesium hydroxide-containing antacid (Maalox)* on the pharmacokinetics of capecitabine was investigated in 12 cancer patients. There was a small increase in plasma concentrations of capecitabine and one metabolite (5'-DFCR); there was no effect on the 3 major metabolites (5'-DFUR, 5-FU and FBAL).
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Maalox® has been trusted by Canadians for more than 45 years. Recommended by healthcare professionals - it's the #1 upset stomach remedy recommended by pharmacists* - Maalox provides fast, effective relief of heartburn, indigestion, acid reflux and gas.
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