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Maalox Total Relief

Indications: - relief of upset stomach reliever - diarrhea Mechanism of action: - contains bismuth subsalicylate

General

pharmacologic combination antidiarrheal agent

References

  1. FDA MedWatch Maalox Total Relief and Maalox Liquid Products: Medication Use Errors http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm200672.htm
  2. Prescriber's Letter 17(4): 2010 Product Confusion with Maalox Total Relief COMMENTARY: Product Confusion with Maalox Total Relief COMMENTARY: Name Change for Kapidex (Dexlansoprazole) CHART: OTC Brand Name Extensions Detail-Document#: 260407 (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com

Components

bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol, BSS, Kaopectate)