How to Take Maalox

Maalox is a popular brand name for an effective treatment of heartburn, gas or acid indigestion. If you experience these gastrointestinal problems, Maalox (containing the active ingredients aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide) may be just what you need, so long as you use it properly. Here's what you need to remember.

Instructions

How to Take Maalox

• 1

  Take the product any time you feel distress; it is generally considered to be most effective if taken shortly after meals and/or at bedtime.

• 2

  Decide whether you prefer tablets or liquid. Tablets are more convenient but liquid acts more rapidly.

• 3

  If using tablets, chew thoroughly and drink a glass of water afterward.

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  If using the liquid form, be certain to shake well before taking it. It is not necessary to drink water afterward.