Antacids that contain both magnesium and aluminum — like Maalox and Mylanta — are less likely to cause diarrhea or constipation than products containing just magnesium or aluminum, since the effects of these two ingredients tend to balance each other out. By subscribing you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Health Topics. Health Tools. Reviewed: October 19, Medically Reviewed. For occasional heartburn or acid reflux, antacids may help. They work by neutralizing the stomach acid that irritates the stomach and esophagus.
The company expects to begin selling the renamed product in September Until that time, healthcare professionals and consumers should be aware of the following:. FDA is concerned about the public health impact of medication mix-ups with products that have the same names or portions of the same name but contain different active ingredients.
The agency encourages drug companies to consider the potential for name confusion when choosing OTC product names. To help avoid potentially serious health risks associated with Maalox product mix-ups, the FDA recommends that consumers:. Maalox Total Relief and Maalox have similar packaging, but are not interchangeable. Index to Drug-Specific Information. Due to the potential for serious adverse events from product confusion, the maker of Maalox brand products has agreed to: Change the name of Maalox Total Relief to one that will not include the name " Maalox " and revise the graphics and information displayed on the front of the product container to help distinguish the active ingredients and uses of this product from the traditional Maalox antacids.
An educational program that includes outreach to healthcare professionals and consumers to inform them about the different products sold under the Maalox brand, including how to select the appropriate Maalox brand product.
Active safety monitoring and reporting of adverse events associated with the use of Maalox brand products. Until that time, healthcare professionals and consumers should be aware of the following: Maalox Total Relief and the traditional Maalox products are both liquid medications available without a prescription OTC , but are NOT interchangeable.
These products are intended to treat different medical conditions. Maalox Total Relief is not appropriate for individuals who want to use an antacid, especially if they have a history of gastrointestinal ulcer disease or a bleeding disorder. Maalox Total Relief contains the active ingredient bismuth subsalicylate and is used to treat diarrhea, upset stomach associated with nausea, heartburn, and gas due to overindulgence in food overeating.
Bismuth subsalicylate is chemically related to aspirin and may cause similar adverse effects such as bleeding.
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