Maalox Plus: Uses, Side Effects, and How to Take It
Maalox Plus is an over-the-counter antacid and anti-gas medicine that contains aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, and simethicone. It is used to relieve heartburn, indigestion, sour stomach, gas, and related bloating.
Maalox Plus can help with heartburn and gas, but follow the product label and do not exceed the recommended amount. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you have kidney disease, bone problems, or take other medicines.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 152000
- Generic
- Maalox Plus
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Official drug label
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed July 26, 2026. · Read our editorial policy