Maalox

Purpose of Maalox

Maalox Regular Strength Chewables and Advanced Maximum Strength Chewables are over-the-counter medications used to treat acid indigestion, heartburn, sour stomach, and upset stomach due to these symptoms. The Maalox Advanced Maximum Strength Chewables also contain simethicone, which treats symptoms of gas such as uncomfortable or painful pressure, fullness, and bloating.

Active Ingredients

Maalox Regular Strength Chewables: calcium carbonate 600 mg

Maalox Advanced Maximum Strength Chewable: calcium carbonate 1000 mg and simethicone 60 mg

Inactive Ingredients

Maalox Regular Strength Chewables: aspartame, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, D&C red #30, dextrose, flavors, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, mannitol, pregelatinized starch

Maalox Advanced Maximum Strength Chewable: acesulfame K, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, D&C red 30 aluminum lake, D&C yellow 10 aluminum lake, dextrose, FD&C red 40 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow 6 aluminum lake, flavors, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, mannitol, pregelatinized starch

Maalox FDA Warning

Maalox Regular Strength Chewables

  • Ask a doctor before use if you have kidney stones and/or are on a calcium-restricted diet.
  • Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are presently taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs.
  • Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms last more than 2 weeks.
  • Keep out of reach of children.

Maalox Advanced Maximum Strength Chewable

  • Ask a doctor before use if you have kidney stones and/or are on a calcium-restricted diet.
  • Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are presently taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs.
  • When using this product at maximum dose, constipation may occur.
  • Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms last for more than 2 weeks.
  • Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

Directions

Maalox Regular Strength Chewables

  • For adults and children 12 years and older: chew 1-2 tablets as symptoms occur or as directed by a physician.
  • Do not take more than 12 tablets in 24 hours or use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks unless under a physician’s supervision.

Maalox Advanced Maximum Strength Chewable

  • Chew 1-2 tablets as symptoms occur or as directed by a physician.
  • Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours or use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks unless under a physician’s supervision.

Pediatric Use

Maalox Regular Strength Chewables and Maalox Advanced Maximum Strength Chewables:

  • Children over 12 years of age: see adult dosing.
  • Children under 12 years of age: consult a physician.

 

 

 

Other Information About Maalox

Maalox Regular Strength Chewables

  • Each tablet contains: calcium 240 mg.
  • Store at room temperature (between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)) in a cool, dry place.
  • Keep tightly closed and avoid freezing.

Maalox Advanced Maximum Strength Chewable

  • Each tablet contains: calcium 400 mg.
  • Store at room temperature (between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)) in a cool, dry place.
  • Keep tightly closed and avoid freezing.