DESCRIPTION

Quick Dissolve Maalox® Antacid Calcium Carbonate Chewable Tablets have a unique form that dissolves quickly to relieve heartburn, acid indigestion, and sour stomach fast.

Maximum Strength Quick Dissolve MAALOX® Max provides the additional benefit of relief of pressure and bloating commonly referred to as gas.

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

Regular Strength--600 mg Calcium Carbonate

Maximum Strength--1000 mg Calcium Carbonate and 60 mg Simethicone

The acid neutralizing capacity (per two tablets) for Regular Strength is 21.6 mEq; for Maximum Strength is 34 mEq.

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

Regular Strength-Aspartame, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, dextrose, flavors, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, mannitol, pregelatinized starch. Depending on the flavor, may also contain FD&C Blue 1 aluminum lake, D&C Red 30 aluminum lake, D&C yellow 10 aluminum lake.

Sodium Content: 1 mg per tablet for Regular Strength; 2 mg per tablet for Maximum Strength.

Maximum Strength--Acesulfame K, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, dextrose, flavors, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, mannitol, pregelantinized starch, simethicone, depending on the flavor, may also contain FD&C Red no. 40 aluminum lake, FD&C Yellow no. 5 aluminum lake, FD&C Yellow no. 6 aluminum lake.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Regular Strength--Chew 2 to 4 tablets as symptoms occur or as directed by a physician. Maximum Strength--Chew 1 to 2 tablets as symptoms occur or as directed by a physician.

PATIENT WARNINGS

Do not take more than 12 (8 for Maximum Strength) tablets in a 24-hour period or use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks except under the advice and supervision of a physician.

Keep out of reach of children.

Phenylketonurics: Regular Strength contains Phenylalanine .5 mg per tablet. Maximum Strength does not contain Phenylalanine but does contain FD&C Yellow no. 5 aluminum lake (tartrazine) as a color additive.

DRUG INTERACTION PRECAUTION

Ask a doctor before use if you are presently taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs.

Advantages:   Quick Dissolve Maalox® Calcium Carbonate Antacid Tablets have a unique form that dissolves quickly to relieve heartburn fast.

Maximum Strength Quick Dissolve MAALOX® Max also contains simethicone to alleviate discomfort associated with entrapped gas.

HOW SUPPLIED

Regular Strength Quick Dissolve MAALOX®

Lemon -- Plastic Bottles of 45 and 85 Tablets.

Wildberry -- Plastic Bottles of 45 Tablets.

Wintergreen -- Plastic Bottles of 85 Tablets.

Assorted -- Plastic Bottles of 45, 85, and 145 Tablets.

Maximum Strength Quick Dissolve MAALOX® Max

Lemon -- Plastic Bottles of 35 and 65 Tablets.

Wildberry -- Plastic Bottles of 35 and 65 Tablets.

Assorted -- Plastic Bottles of 35, 65, and 90, 115 Tablets.



Copyright© 2002 Medical Economics