Can you buy Maalox Plus over the counter?
This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to use Maalox Plus carefully to get the best results from it.
Does Gaviscon stop bloating?
Treat your symptoms instantly with Gaviscon Double Action and get fast dual relief from heartburn and indigestion. Symptoms treated: Burning in chest (Heartburn) Bloating and indigestion.
How long does Gaviscon take to work?
When will I feel better? You should start to feel better soon after taking a dose of Gaviscon. The effect of 1 dose should last for around 4 hours. If you buy Gaviscon, rather than having it prescribed by a doctor, and you do not feel better after taking it for 7 days, tell your doctor.
What are the long term effects of Gaviscon?
During long-term use, aluminum has been shown to deposit in bone, joints, and the brain of patients who accumulate aluminum. Signs and symptoms of hypermagnesemia may include hypotension, nausea, vomiting, EKG changes, respiratory depression, loss of deep tendon reflex, dilated pupils, altered mental status, and coma.
What is the difference between Maalox and Maalox Plus?
Maalox: Each oral suspension contains aluminum oxide 230 mg as hydrated aluminum oxide 460 mg and magnesium hydroxide 400 mg. Each 4.3-mL sachet is equivalent to 6-g suspension. Maalox Plus: Each tablet contains magnesium hydroxide 200 mg, dried aluminum hydroxide gel 200 mg and simethicone 26.25 mg.
Does Gaviscon Help poop?
This medication is used for a short time to treat occasional constipation. It is a laxative (osmotic-type) that is thought to work by drawing water into the intestines, an effect that helps to cause movement of the intestines.
Should you drink water with Gaviscon?
Usage. Gaviscon comes as a chewable tablet or liquid to take by mouth. For the medication to work properly, you need to chew the tablets thoroughly and should not swallow them whole. Drink a full glass of water after taking the tablets.
Which is better Gaviscon liquid or tablets?
Liquid antacids usually work faster/better than tablets or capsules. This medication works only on existing acid in the stomach. It does not prevent acid production.
Why is Maalox not sold anymore?
Manufacturing suspension 2012. In February 2012, Novartis Consumer Health announced that they were temporarily, voluntarily suspending operations at the Novartis Consumer Health Lincoln facility that produces Maalox as well as suspending shipments. The shutdown was a result of inspections in 2011.
What is the new name for Maalox?
The anti-diarrhea medication is often confused with traditional Maalox, a gentler anti-acid formula. The FDA says manufacturer Novartis will rename Maalox Total Relief and change its packaging to avoid confusion.