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Maalox and Constipation

Result of checking the interaction of drug Maalox and disease Constipation for safety when used together.

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Maalox <> Constipation
Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Aluminum containing antacids may produce constipation, which may lead to intestinal obstruction. Osteomalacia and hypophosphatemia may be produced in patients with renal dysfunction who are not receiving dialysis. Patients with renal dysfunction, intestinal obstruction, osteomalacia, or hypophosphatemia should use antacids with low or no aluminum content.

References:
  • "Product Information. Losospan (magaldrate)." Whitehall-Robbins, Madison, NJ.
  • "Product Information. Rolaids (dihydroxyaluminum sodium carbonate)." Warner Lambert Laboratories, Morris Plains, NJ.
  • "Product Information. Amphojel (aluminum hydroxide)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories, Philadelphia, PA.
Maalox

Generic Name: aluminum hydroxide / magnesium hydroxide

Brand Name: Alamag

Synonyms: Aluminum Hydroxide and Magnesium Hydroxide Chewable Tablets

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