Maalox Chewable Tablets (Mint Flavour) – to relieve stomach problems – Pack of 40

Product Description To relieve heartburn and acid reflux.Suitable for ages 15 and over.

Directions for Use To be taken orally.

Chew or dissolve 1 or 2 tablets in the mouth at the onset of symptoms.

Dosage Do not take more than 6 doses (or 12 tablets) per day.

Length of Treatment Do not use for more than 10 days. Ingredients Active Ingredients Per tablet: Hydrated aluminium oxide: 400 mg

– of which aluminium oxide: 200 mg Magnesium hydroxide: 400 mg

Other Ingredients: Mannitol, pulverised sucrose (3% starched), sorbitol, sodium saccharin, mint powder flavouring, magnesium stearate, sucrose for direct compression Precautions for Use

– If you undergo regular dialysis, or use this medicine for a prolonged period, monitor your total aluminium intake.

– If, after 10 days, your symptoms persist or have worsened, do not increase the dose; instead, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

– If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Contra-indications Unless recommended by your doctor, do not use this medicine if:

– your discomfort is caused by weight loss; – you have difficulty swallowing or chronic abdominal pain;

– this is the first time that you have experienced digestive difficulty, or the nature of your discomfort has recently changed; or

– you have kidney disease. Do not use if you are fructose-intolerant (this is a rare, inherited disorder).

Pregnancy and Breast-FeedingIf you are pregnant: Do NOT use unless recommended by your doctor.

If you are breast-feeding: You can safely use this medicine.