Maalox Children's

Maalox Children's relieves symptoms of acid indigestion, heartburn, and sour stomach. The right dose is based on weight. Don't take more than 3 tablets (ages 2-5) or 6 tablets (ages 6-11) in one day.

Maalox Children's Overview

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Maalox Children's is an over the counter medication used to relieve symptoms of acid indigestion, heartburn, and sour stomach. The ingredient in Maalox Children's, is calcium carbonate, and belongs to a group of drugs call antacids. Antacids work by neutralizing the acid in the stomach and help reduce symptoms of heartburn. 

This medication comes in a chewable tablet form and is usually 2-4 times a day as needed.

Common side effects of Maalox Children's include constipation and headaches.

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  • Other
  • Duodenal Ulcer
  • Dyspepsia
  • Esophagitis, Peptic
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
  • Heartburn
  • Hypocalcemia
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic
  • Osteoporosis
  • Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal
  • Stomach Ulcer

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  • A month or so
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