Maalox Antacid Oral Suspension Liquid Lemon Flavor

# Drug Description

## Brand Name: Maalox Antacid Oral Suspension Liquid Lemon Flavor

## Generic Name: Aluminum Hydroxide and Magnesium Hydroxide

## About the Drug:
Maalox Antacid Oral Suspension is a fast-acting liquid medicine that helps relieve common stomach discomfort caused by too much acid. It works by neutralizing excess acid in your stomach, which can quickly ease burning, sour stomach, and pressure after meals. The lemon flavor makes it easier to take, especially if you prefer a liquid antacid that starts working soon after use. It is often used for short-term relief of everyday digestive symptoms.

## Indications: When do you need this medication?
* **Heartburn**: Helps relieve the burning feeling in your chest or throat caused by stomach acid moving upward.
* **Acid indigestion / sour stomach**: Eases stomach discomfort, acidity, and the unpleasant “too much acid” feeling after eating.
* **Upset stomach related to acidity**: Can soothe mild stomach irritation when the cause is excess acid.
* **Indigestion after meals**: May help reduce fullness, bloating, or discomfort when these are linked to stomach acid.

## Dosage and Administration: How to use the drug safely and effectively?
* **Usual Dosage**:
* **Adults and children 12 years and older**: 10–20 mL taken up to 4 times daily, usually **after meals and at bedtime** as needed.
* **Maximum daily dose**: Follow the package instructions or your doctor’s advice; do not exceed the recommended daily amount.
* **Children under 12 years**: Use only if advised by a healthcare professional.

* **Method of Administration**:
* Shake the bottle well before each use.
* Measure the dose carefully using a proper measuring cup or spoon.
* Take it by mouth, usually **after meals and before bedtime** for best relief.
* You may take it with or without food, but it is often most helpful after eating.
* If you are taking other medicines, leave a gap of **at least 2 hours** unless your doctor tells you otherwise, because antacids can affect how some medicines are absorbed.
* Do not use it for long periods without medical advice, especially if your symptoms keep coming back.