Why is Maalox not sold anymore?

Why is Maalox not sold anymore?

Manufacturing suspension 2012 In February 2012, Novartis Consumer Health announced that they were temporarily, voluntarily suspending operations at the Novartis Consumer Health Lincoln facility that produces Maalox as well as suspending shipments. The shutdown was a result of inspections in 2011.

Is Maalox still sold?

Maalox Total Relief and the traditional Maalox products are both liquid medications available without a prescription (OTC), but are NOT interchangeable. Both are OTC products and are used for the relief of acid indigestion, heartburn, sour stomach, upset stomach, and pressure and bloating commonly referred to as gas.

What is Maalox Advanced Maximum Strength?

This medication is used to treat the symptoms of too much stomach acid such as stomach upset, heartburn, and acid indigestion. It is also used to relieve symptoms of extra gas such as belching, bloating, and feelings of pressure/discomfort in the stomach/gut. Simethicone helps break up gas bubbles in the gut.

Is Maalox available in Canada?

In Canada, Maalox Total Relief is marketed as Maalox Multi-Action.

What is the new name for Maalox?

The anti-diarrhea medication is often confused with traditional Maalox, a gentler anti-acid formula. The FDA says manufacturer Novartis will rename Maalox Total Relief and change its packaging to avoid confusion.

What is the generic name of Maalox?

MAALOX (Aluminum hydroxide, Magnesium hydroxide) Dosage & Rx Info, Uses | MAALOX Side Effects – MPR.

Is Maalox the same as Pepto Bismol?

Each of these medications have many variations available to treat your upset stomach or nausea. For example, Maalox Total Relief has the same exact ingredient (bismuth subsalicylate) as Pepto Bismol Maximum Strength. If you have any questions about which OTC med is right for you, always ask your doctor or pharmacist.

What is the generic name for Maalox?

Many times Maalox (aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide suspension) is taken on an as needed basis.

Will Maalox help acid reflux?

Antacids. Popular over-the-counter medications like Tums, Maalox, Rolaids and Mylanta neutralize stomach acid and provide fast-acting relief in mild or isolated cases of acid reflux. Some antacids come in liquid form to coat the lining of the esophagus and help reduce the amount of acid in the stomach.

What kind of tablet is Maalox advanced maximum strength?

Maalox Advanced Maximum Strength – available as chewable tablets (calcium carbonate and simethicone) and as a liquid (aluminium and magnesium hydroxide and simethicone).

When was the first form of Maalox made?

Maalox was originally developed in 1949 and Novartis offers it in a variety of forms and flavors: Maalox Regular Strength – containing calcium carbonate. Maalox Advanced Regular Strength- aluminium and magnesium hydroxide with added simethicone.

Who is the manufacturer of Maalox suspension tablets?

Maalox is also manufactured by Sanofi-Aventis as Maalox Suspension, Maalox Tablets and Maalox Plus (with added simethicone).

Is there such a thing as Maalox total relief?

Maalox Total Relief or “All In One” – in fact this formulation does not contain the classical mixture of alkaline salts, but bismuth subsalicylate which is used as an antidiarrheal agent. However, FDA recently issued a warning regarding this product as it can easily be mistaken for an antiacid drug.