Comparing Maalox vs Milk Of Magnesia

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Maalox (aluminum hydroxide / magnesium hydroxide / simethicone)

Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide)

Over-the-counter

Prescribed for GERD, Gas, Indigestion. Maalox may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription and OTC

Prescribed for Constipation, Acne, Indigestion. Milk of Magnesia may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Ratings & Reviews

Maalox has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect.

Milk of Magnesia has an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 from a total of 52 ratings on Drugs.com. 81% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 4% reported a negative effect.

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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.

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Diarrhea (21.2%)
Cramps (11.5%)
Constipation (9.6%)
Bloating (7.7%)
Dehydration (7.7%)
Nausea (7.7%)

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Drug Class

Antacids

Generic Availability

N/A

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Quantity	1200 mL
Strength	8%
Per unit^*	$0.01
Cost^*	$13.98

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Dosage Forms

N/A

Oral concentrate
Oral liquid
Oral suspension

Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

N/A

CSA Schedule ¹ View glossary of CSA terms

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Category N Not classified

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Category N Not classified

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Drug Interactions

A total of 431 drugs are known to interact with Maalox:

18 major drug interactions (71 brand and generic names)
335 moderate drug interactions (2169 brand and generic names)
78 minor drug interactions (351 brand and generic names)

A total of 415 drugs are known to interact with Milk of Magnesia:

12 major drug interactions (29 brand and generic names)
329 moderate drug interactions (2145 brand and generic names)
74 minor drug interactions (339 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

Citrate, or citric acid, can increase the absorption of aluminum hydroxide. This may lead to... View more

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

N/A

WADA Class View classifications

N/A

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Professional Resources

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¹ The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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