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'''Maalox''' is a brand name [[antacid]] containing [[Aluminium hydroxide]] and [[Magnesium hydroxide]] to neutralize or reduce [[stomach acid]]. It helps relieve symptoms of excessive stomach acidity in patients with [[indigestion]], [[heartburn]], [[gastroesophageal reflux disease]] (GERD {US} or GORD {UK}), or [[stomach ulcer|stomach]] or [[duodenal ulcer|duodenal]] [[ulcer]]s. In large doses, it can act as a [[laxative]].

The mixture of Aluminium hydroxide and Magnesium hydroxide is sometimes referred to as Magaldrate.

==Ingredients==
Liquid Maalox® Regular Strength contains [[magnesium hydroxide]], [[aluminum hydroxide]] and [[simethicone]].
[[Image:DSC00077.JPG|right|thumb|Maalox Plus from U.K.]]

==Uses==
Treatment of moderate symptoms of burning sensation in the stomach or chest area with accompanying bloating and/or gas pain. Usually occurs after a meal.

Maalox is also used in scientific research to simulate for silt/mud/soil in water, along with other dissolved particulates. The particulate size exceeds 11 micrometres. [http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/iel2/1081/7739/00326230.pdf?arnumber=326230]


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[[Category:Gastrointestinal system drugs]]
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