Medication guide
Aluminum Hydroxide + Magnesium Hydroxide + Simethicone
- Generic name
- Aluminum Hydroxide + Magnesium Hydroxide + Simethicone
- Common brand names
- Mylanta, Maalox
- Medication class
- Combination antacid plus antiflatulent
Overview
Its medication class is Combination antacid plus antiflatulent. Common uses include Heartburn, indigestion, and gas/bloating. Product forms and labels can differ, so follow the specific package instructions and ask a pharmacist or qualified healthcare professional about individual questions.
How to Take it
- Route
- Oral antacid/anti-reflux product.
- Time of day
- Use after meals and at bedtime for reflux or heartburn; PPIs often before breakfast.
- With food/water
- Take with water; PPIs should be taken with water before first meal.
- Preparation
- Swallow tablets/capsules whole; do not exceed label antacid spacing with other meds.
- Safe dose
- Use lowest effective acid-relief dose.
- Max dose
- Adhere to OTC daily total for each ingredient class.
- Frequency
- 1–4 times/day depending active and symptom control.
- Other recommendations
- If symptoms continue >2 weeks or recur, seek clinician evaluation.
Common uses
- Heartburn
- indigestion
- gas/bloating
Common side effects
- Constipation or diarrhea
- nausea
- abdominal pain
- metallic taste
- and headache
Important warnings
- Avoid long-term frequent use without clinician guidance; may cause electrolyte imbalance in kidney disease and alter absorption of many oral medications. Avoid with severe kidney failure unless directed. Check for constipation/diarrhea and abdominal pain unresponsive to therapy.
General interactions information
May lower absorption of many oral medicines; separate timing around key drugs
Sources / references
- Aluminum Hydroxide and Magnesium Hydroxide — MedlinePlus
U.S. National Library of Medicine
- Simethicone — MedlinePlus
U.S. National Library of Medicine
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