Maalox Plus is a brand name medication that contains a combination of two active ingredients: aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide. It is used to treat symptoms of heartburn, acid indigestion, and upset stomach. Aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide work by neutralizing stomach acid and reducing symptoms such as heartburn and indigestion. Maalox Plus is available in various forms such as tablets, chewable tablets, and liquid suspension. It is usually taken as needed, following the recommended dosage instructions provided by a healthcare provider.
Maalox Plus is a brand name medication that contains a combination of two active ingredients: aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide. It is used to treat symptoms of heartburn, acid indigestion, and upset stomach. Aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide work by neutralizing stomach acid and reducing symptoms such as heartburn and indigestion. Maalox Plus is available in various forms such as tablets, chewable tablets, and liquid suspension. It is usually taken as needed, following the recommended dosage instructions provided by a healthcare provider.
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Maalox Plus
Depletes
Prolonged use of Maalox Plus 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
Maalox Plus-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 Maalox Plus, some of which may be related to nutrient depletion
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