{"product_id":"almax-forte-750-mg-mint-flavour-48-tablets","title":"Almax forte 750 Mg Mint Flavour, 48 tablets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Almax Forte used for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an antacid medicine formulated with almagate as the active ingredient, which is used for the relief and treatment of symptoms of heartburn and sour stomach, improving the associated gastric symptoms and discomfort such as reflux or burning sensation. It also has a pleasant mint flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is this antacid medicine for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is indicated for use in adults and children over 12 years of age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take Almax Forte chewable tablets?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recommended \u003cstrong\u003edose of Almax Forte\u003c\/strong\u003e is 2 tablets, half an hour to an hour before the main meals. Do not exceed a maximum of 10 tablets a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often can Almax Forte be taken?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is advisable to \u003cstrong\u003etake Almax Forte\u003c\/strong\u003e preferably between half an hour and an hour after the main meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eContraindications for Almax Forte 750 mg Peppermint\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not use \u003cstrong\u003eAlmax Forte mint\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn children under 12 years of age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you are allergic to almagate or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you have Alzheimer's disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you have undiagnosed bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract, haemorrhoids, fluid retention (oedema), liver complication during pregnancy (toxaemia gravidarum) or diarrhoea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSide effects of Almax Forte 750 mg\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs it is a medicine with low intestinal absorption, side effects are rare. However, in some cases diarrhoea may occur, which disappears after discontinuation of treatment, although with no estimated frequency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrecautions with Almax Forte tablets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following population groups should be cautious with this medicine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePatients with\u003c\/strong\u003e mild to moderate\u003cstrong\u003ekidney disease\u003c\/strong\u003e, as aluminium and magnesium ions may accumulate long-term in the body. In this case, the lower dose may be recommended. Almax is not recommended in severe renal insufficiency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePatients with diarrhoea, phosphorus malabsorption\u003c\/strong\u003e or who follow a diet low in phosphorus, as aluminium salts decrease phosphorus absorption, which can lead, especially with prolonged treatment, to a decrease in phosphate content in the blood (loss of appetite, muscle weakness, general malaise, etc.) and insufficient mineralisation of phosphorus in the blood (loss of appetite, muscle weakness, general malaise, etc.).) and insufficient bone mineralisation (osteomalacia).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElderly patients\u003c\/strong\u003e, as the continued use of aluminium-containing antacids may aggravate existing bone disease (osteoporosis and osteomalacia), due to the reduction of phosphorus and calcium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAlmax Forte and pregnancy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Almax Forte be taken during pregnancy? No\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Spanish Medicines Agency \u003cstrong\u003eadvises against the use of Almax Forte in pregnant women\u003c\/strong\u003e. Although \u003cstrong\u003ealmagate\u003c\/strong\u003e is a safe antacid for pregnancy, it is recommended in lower doses, such as Almax tablets containing 500 mg of almagate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComposition of Almax Forte mint flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe active substance is \u003cstrong\u003ealmagate\u003c\/strong\u003e. Specifically, each tablet contains 750 mg of almagate. The other ingredients are: mannitol, povidone, potato starch, calcium saccharin, ammonium glycyrrhizate, magnesium stearate and peppermint flavouring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePharmaceutical advice on Almax Forte 750 mg\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt should not be used in children under 12 years of age or in patients with severe renal insufficiency, Alzheimer's disease or undiagnosed gastrointestinal bleeding. \u003cstrong\u003eAlmax 750 mg\u003c\/strong\u003e is also not recommended for pregnant women, for whom lower and more appropriate doses of 500 mg are available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the other hand, in elderly patients, there is no need to change the dose as long as it does not exceed 8 g per day, equivalent to 10 tablets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the price of Almax Forte without a prescription?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe price of non-prescription medicines is set by law. However, at Farmaciasdirect you can \u003cstrong\u003ebuy Almax Forte \u003c\/strong\u003eat a discount of up to 10%, which is the legal maximum allowed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ALMAX","offers":[{"title":"Default title","offer_id":51621087543679,"sku":"AL8470007634089","price":15.26,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/8829\/4065\/files\/almax-750-mg-sabor-menta-48-comprimidos-masticables_6d9e469f-9c9a-4f95-a6bc-a188a6b6755c.webp?v=1784376367","url":"https:\/\/farmaciasdirect-eu.myshopify.com\/products\/almax-forte-750-mg-mint-flavour-48-tablets","provider":"Farmaciasdirect.eu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}