Maalox Plus (Magnesium Hydroxide – Aluminum Hydroxide – Simethicone)

Medically reviewed by Meghan Maynard Harlan. Last updated on April 19, 2023

MAALOX® PLUS

Novartis Consumer Health

Magnesium Hydroxide – Aluminum Hydroxide – Simethicone

Antacid – Antiflatulent

Indications And Clinical Uses: For symptomatic relief of hyperacidity, acid indigestion, heartburn and gas.

Contra-Indications: Alkalosis; hypermagnesemia; where distention may be due to partial or complete intestinal obstruction. Not recommended for severely debilitated patients or those with impaired renal function.

Precautions: See Maalox monograph.

Symptoms And Treatment Of Overdose: Symptoms and Treatment: See Maalox monograph.

Dosage And Administration: Suspension: Adults, 10 to 20 mL taken 20 minutes to 1 hour after meals and upon retiring. May be mixed with milk or water, except in gastritis, when undiluted administration is recommended.

Tablets: Each tablet is approximately equivalent to 5 mL of the suspension. Adults, 2 to 4 tablets well chewed, 20 minutes to 1 hour after meals and at bedtime. May be followed with water or milk.

Availability And Storage: Suspension: Each 5 mL of mint- or lemon-flavored, creamy, colloidal suspension contains: magnesium hydroxide 200 mg, aluminum hydroxide dried gel USP 225 mg (equivalent to 172 mg aluminum hydroxide) and simethicone 25 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: calcium saccharin, flavors, guar gum, hydroxypropyl cellulose, methylparaben, microcrystalline cellulose, propylparaben, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, sorbitol and water. Energy: 3.78 kJ (0.9 kcal)/5 mL. Sodium:
Tablets: Each round, flat-faced, beveled, green (mint-flavored), yellow (lemon-flavored) or pink (cherry-flavored), chewable tablet, engraved “Maalox Plus” on one side and

on the other side, contains: magnesium hydroxide 200 mg, aluminum hydroxide dried gel USP 200 mg (equivalent to 153 mg aluminum hydroxide) and simethicone 25 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: citric acid, cornstarch, D&C Red #30, D&C Yellow #10, dextrose, FD&C Blue #1, flavors, magnesium stearate, mannitol, sodium saccharin, sorbitol, sucrose and talc. Energy: 11.7 kJ (2.8 kcal). Sodium:

MAALOX® PLUS Novartis Consumer Health Magnesium Hydroxide – Aluminum Hydroxide – Simethicone Antacid – Antiflatulent

About Meghan Maynard Harlan

Meghan Maynard Harlan, PharmD is a licensed pharmacist across Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas, and Kansas, with nine years of experience spanning retail, hospital, and long-term care pharmacy. Her clinical strengths include patient counseling, immunization delivery, medication therapy management, and regulatory adherence across diverse care settings. She is known for her precision, communication skills, and ability to coordinate seamless care transitions. Meghan is a member of the American Pharmacists Association, Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, and the Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society.