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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
- FDA MedWatch
Maalox Total Relief and Maalox Liquid Products: Medication Use
Errors
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm200672.htm
- 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
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Components
bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol, BSS, Kaopectate)