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Maalox and Tums both serve as antacids but have different active ingredients. Maalox typically contains a combination of aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide, while Tums primarily contains calcium carbonate. Both products help neutralize stomach acid, but their formulations and additional ingredients may vary. Always check the labels for specific ingredient lists and consult a healthcare professional for recommendations.
What else can I help you with?
What can i take at home for heartburn?
You can have Maalox, Myanta or Tums - Original. No rolaids. Yes, you can ask the pharmacist too as the previous person suggested. Have a chat with the pharmacist that is what he/she is trained for.
Does tums contain aluminum?
Tums does not contain aluminum. Instead, it primarily contains calcium carbonate as its active ingredient, which is used to relieve heartburn and indigestion. Some antacids, like certain formulations of Maalox or Mylanta, may contain aluminum, but Tums is not one of them. Always check the ingredient label for specific formulations if you have concerns.
Who invented Tums?
TUMS was developed in 1928, in the basement laboratory of St. Louis Pharmacist Jim Howe, who invented them to help his wife’s indigestion problem.
When was Maalox created?
Maalox was created in 1949.
Can you use mylanta or maalox on zits?
can you use maalox on acne
Can you drink milk while taking Ciprofloxacin?
Things containing calcium and magnesium can interfere with ciprofloxacin, making it less effective. Try to avoid things like tums or maalox if you can, but if you have to take these try not to take them close to the time that you take the ciprofloxacin (for example take it 2 hours before or 6 hours after you take your maalox/tums). As for milk, same thing, just try not to take them at the same time.
Are maalox tablets now available?
are maalox tablets available now
What is Maalox on the pH scale?
Maalox is basic, pH over 7.
What effects did Maalox have on the pH of vinegar?
Maalox, an antacid, can raise the pH of vinegar due to its alkaline properties. When Maalox is added to vinegar, it neutralizes the acidity of the vinegar, resulting in an increase in pH. The extent of the pH change will depend on the amount of Maalox added and the initial pH of the vinegar.
What is the purpose of combining maalox with aspirin?
Maalox buffers the acidic effects on the stomach of the aspirin.
Can a newborn have maalox?
no
What are active ingredients in Maalox?
The active ingredients in maalox are calcium carbonate, aluminum hydroxide, and magnesium hydroxide.
