Gas-X with Maalox Extra Strength is a combination medication that contains simethicone and aluminum hydroxide/magnesium hydroxide. It is used to relieve symptoms of gas, bloating, and indigestion. Simethicone helps to break up gas bubbles in the stomach and intestines, while aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide help to neutralize stomach acid and relieve heartburn.
Gas-X with Maalox Extra Strength is a combination medication that contains simethicone and aluminum hydroxide/magnesium hydroxide. It is used to relieve symptoms of gas, bloating, and indigestion. Simethicone helps to break up gas bubbles in the stomach and intestines, while aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide help to neutralize stomach acid and relieve heartburn.
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Gas-X with Maalox Extra Strength
Depletes
Prolonged use of Gas-X with Maalox Extra Strength can impact 1 essential nutrient.
Folic Acid
Also Affects:
Vitamin B 6 (as pyridoxal 5'-phosphate)
Vitamin K2 (Menaquinone-7)
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine hydrochloride)
Health Impact
Gas-X with Maalox Extra Strength-induced nutrient depletion can lead to a range of health problems
High Homocysteine & Vascular Risk
Folate-Related Megaloblastic Anemia
Side Effects
Common side effects of Gas-X with Maalox Extra Strength, some of which may be related to nutrient depletion
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