you are looking Aluminum Hydroxide and Magnesium Hydroxide Suspension Generic Name: Aluminum Hydroxide and Magnesium Hydroxide Suspension (a LOO min uhm/mag NEE zee uhm) Brand Name: Alamag, Maalox Overview Side Effects Interactions Pregnancy Reviews More Support Group Q & A Pricing & Coupons Uses of Aluminum Hydroxide and Magnesium Hydroxide Suspension: It is used to treat heartburn and upset stomach. It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor. Slideshow Newborn Baby Health: 8 Woes From Cradle Cap And Colic To Whooping Cough What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Aluminum Hydroxide and Magnesium Hydroxide Suspension? If you have an allergy to aluminum, magnesium, or any other part of aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide suspension. If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you have kidney problems. This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide suspension with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. What are some things I need to know or do while I take Aluminum Hydroxide and Magnesium Hydroxide Suspension? Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. If you are on a low-magnesium diet, talk with your doctor. Do not take aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide suspension for longer than you were told by your doctor. This medicine may prevent other drugs taken by mouth from getting into the body. If you take other drugs by mouth, you may need to take them at some other time than this medicine. Talk with your doctor. If you are on a low-salt diet (aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide suspension has salt), talk with your doctor. Do not give this medicine to a child younger than 12 years old without first checking with the doctor. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide suspension while you are pregnant. How is this medicine (Aluminum Hydroxide and Magnesium Hydroxide Suspension) best taken? Use this medicine as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. Take aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide suspension after meals and at bedtime or as you have been told by your doctor. Shake well before use. Measure liquid doses carefully. Use the measuring device that comes with this medicine. If there is none, ask the pharmacist for a device to measure aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide suspension. What do I do if I miss a dose? If you take this medicine on a regular basis, take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Many times aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide suspension is taken on an as needed basis. Do not take more often than told by the doctor. What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. What are some other side effects of Aluminum Hydroxide and Magnesium Hydroxide Suspension? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Hard stools (constipation). Loose stools (diarrhea). These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. How do I store and/or throw out Aluminum Hydroxide and Magnesium Hydroxide Suspension? Store at room temperature. Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom. Do not freeze. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about this medicine, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide suspension or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about this medicine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide suspension. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using this medicine. 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