Maalox Plus Warnings

Due to its composition, MAALOX PLUS does not generally affect the functioning of the large intestine. However, in some particularly sensitive patients and at high dosages, accelerated intestinal transit may occur. Do not use as long-term treatment.
Like other aluminum-based medicines, MAALOX PLUS may have a constrictive effect and cause constipation. At high doses, it can cause intestinal blockage.
If on a low-phosphorus diet, the patient should be aware that aluminum hydroxide may cause phosphorus deficiency.
In patients with severe forms of kidney failure, prolonged use of this medicine should be avoided. If there are no clear results after a short period of treatment, consult a doctor.
Patients who must consult a doctor before taking MAALOX PLUS: Children, pregnant and breast-feeding women (see Use in Pregnancy & Lactation) and patients with kidney failure.
Driving and using machines: MAALOX PLUS has no effect on the ability to drive or use machines.
Important information about some of the ingredients of MAALOX PLUS: These tablets contain sucrose: this should be taken into account in patients with diabetes who are on a reduced-calorie diet.
If the patient is intolerant of sugars, consult the doctor before taking MAALOX PLUS chewable tablets or MAALOX PLUS oral suspension.
Each MAALOX PLUS chewable tablet contains 500 mg of glucose.
If the tablets are taken in compliance with the maximum recommended dosage (16 tablets per day), the daily glucose intake is equivalent to 8 g.
The oral suspension contains methylparaben and propylparaben, which can cause (sometimes delayed) allergic reactions.
Read all of this monograph carefully before the patient starts taking this medicine: This medicine can be used as an over-the-counter medicine to treat mild temporary conditions that are easy to identify and that can be treated without consulting a doctor.
It can therefore be obtained without a prescription but must be used correctly to ensure that it works and to limit side effects.
For more information and advice, please consult a pharmacist.
Consult a doctor if the symptoms do not resolve after a short period of treatment.
Oral suspension: Do not take more than 16 teaspoonful (80 mL) in a 24-hour period or use the maximum dosage for more than two weeks. Do not use if the patient has kidney disease except under the advise and supervision of a physician.