Co-magaldrox

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About co-magaldrox

This belongs to the group of medicines known as antacids.

Co-magaldrox is a combination medicine containing aluminium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide.

Co-magaldrox is used to relieve acid indigestion, heartburn and other stomach upsets. Acid occurs naturally in the stomach, more is produced when food enters the stomach. The acid helps to breakdown and digest food. When acid goes the wrong way, back up the tube that runs from the mouth to the stomach (oesophagus), it causes indigestion, heartburn and other stomach upsets. Antacids neutralise this acid.

Co-magaldrox is available in tablet and oral liquid form.

It is also sometimes known as: Maalox; Mucogel. You may notice the use of any of these names on the packaging of your medicine.

Before taking co-magaldrox

Before taking co-magaldrox make sure your doctor or pharmacist knows:

• if you are pregnant, trying for a baby or breast-feeding
• if you suffer from kidney problems
• if you suffer from hypophosphataemia (too few phosphates in your blood)
• if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this or any other medicine
• if you are taking any other medicines, including those available to buy without a prescription, herbal or complementary medicines

How to take co-magaldrox

• Take your medication exactly as directed by your doctor.
• Always read the manufacturer's information leaflet, if possible, before beginning treatment.
• To prevent indigestion, co-magaldrox is usually taken between meals and at bedtime.
• Never take more than the prescribed dose. If you or someone else has taken an overdose of co-magaldrox contact your doctor or go to the accident and emergency department of your local hospital at once. Always take the container with you, if possible, even if it is empty.
• This medicine is for you. Never give it to others even if their condition appears to be the same as yours.

Getting the most from your treatment

• Before taking any 'over-the-counter' medicines, check with your pharmacist which medicines are safe for you to take alongside co-magaldrox.
• Do not take co-magaldrox at the same time as any other medicine, as it may stop the medicine working. Take other medicines at least one hour before or at least one hour after a dose of co-magaldrox.
• Co-magaldrox may cause constipation. Constipation can often be eased by eating plenty of fibre such as fruit, vegetables and bran, plus drinking plenty of water. If constipation continues to be a problem speak to your doctor or pharmacist.

Can co-magaldrox cause problems?

This medicine is unlikely to cause any side effects except for an upset tummy, occasional belching (excess wind) diarrhoea or constipation.

If these become too troublesome or if you experience any other worrying symptoms, which you think may be due to this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

How to store co-magaldrox

• Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
• Store in a cool dry place, away from direct heat and light.
• Never keep out of date or unwanted medicines. Discard them safely out of the reach of children or take them to your local pharmacist who will dispose of them for you.

© EMIS and Cegedim Pharmacy Services Ltd 2006   Updated: 13/03/2006

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