{"product_id":"almax-single-dose-500-mg-54-tablets","title":"Almax Single Dose 500 mg, 54 Tablets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat Almax is and what it is used for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmax is an \u003cstrong\u003eantacid medicine\u003c\/strong\u003e in the form of chewable tablets formulated with almagate, an active substance with antacid properties to help neutralise excess acid in the stomach. It is therefore used for the relief and symptomatic treatment of heartburn and stomach pain, as well as to relieve stomach discomfort after heavy meals and temporary heartburn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAlmax for stomach pain\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAlmax is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003emainly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eused \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eto \u003cstrong\u003erelieve discomfort related to gastric hyperacidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e (such as heartburn, burning, mild acid reflux), so it is not suitable for all types of stomach pain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e If it is persistent, very intense, or accompanied by other symptoms such as fever, vomiting, blood in stools..., it is recommended to consult a doctor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAlmax for gastritis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAs an antacid medicine, it is indicated for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esymptomatic treatment of gastritis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and other digestive disorders such as heartburn, dyspepsia, gastric and duodenal ulcer, oesophagitis and hiatus hernia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Its mechanism of action is to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003erapidly neutralise excess acid in the stomach\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e, providing immediate relief from symptoms such as heartburn, stomach pain or discomfort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAlmax for gas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAlmax can be useful for bloating whenever it is accompanied by symptoms of indigestion (such as heartburn, nausea, tightness in the abdomen...). Please note that \u003cstrong\u003ealmagate is an antacid\u003c\/strong\u003e and cannot be used for gas. For this ailment, there are specific medicines formulated with simethicone or dimethicone, active ingredients that act by breaking up gas bubbles to facilitate their elimination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBenefits of almagate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the main \u003cstrong\u003ebenefits of Almax\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelieves symptoms of heartburn and acidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-acting: effects are felt in less than an hour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow intestinal absorption, reducing the frequency of side effects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be taken as needed up to a maximum of 8 grams per day (equivalent to 16 tablets of 500 mg).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIndications Almax\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntended for use in adults and those over 12 years of age who need \u003cstrong\u003erelief from heartburn and acidity problems\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take Almax single dose\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recommended \u003cstrong\u003edose of Almax 500 mg\u003c\/strong\u003e is 2 tablets 3 times a day. If necessary, a dose can be taken before going to bed if discomfort recurs, but under no circumstances should you take more than 16 tablets a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should Almax be taken?\u003c\/strong\u003e It can be taken about 30 minutes after main meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsult a doctor if you do not notice any improvement with this \u003cstrong\u003eheartburn\u003c\/strong\u003e medicine after 14 days of treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAlmax and pregnancy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Almax be taken during pregnancy\u003c\/strong\u003e? The answer is yes. The use of Almax in pregnancy is permitted under certain conditions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChronic use of the drug and high doses are not recommended, as there is a risk of damage to the foetus or newborn if the drug is abused.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt should only be used on an ad hoc basis in case of severe burning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use in case of diarrhoea, severe digestive problems or if you are sensitive to almagate. In such cases, use of the drug may be contraindicated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTherefore, \u003cstrong\u003ealmagate\u003c\/strong\u003e, the active ingredient of the medicine, is considered safe in pregnancy in occasional and moderate doses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eContraindications Almax 500 mg, 54 tablets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not take Almax:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you are under 12 years of age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you are allergic to almagate or to any of the ingredients of this medicine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you suffer from Alzheimer's disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn case of undiagnosed gastrointestinal bleeding, diarrhoea, oedema, haemorrhoids, gravidarum toxaemia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSide effects of almagate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all medicines on the market, Almax may cause side effects. In this case, \u003cstrong\u003eside effects of Almax\u003c\/strong\u003e are rare due to the low intestinal absorption of almagate. If they occur, they are usually in the form of diarrhoea, which usually disappears after discontinuation of treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComposition Almax\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach \u003cstrong\u003eAlmax tablet\u003c\/strong\u003e contains 500 mg of almagate as the main active ingredient. The other excipients are: mannitol (E-421), povidone (E-1201), potato starch, calcium saccharin, ammonium glycyrrhizate, magnesium stearate and peppermint essence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrecautions about almagate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlmax\u003c\/strong\u003e antacid \u003cstrong\u003etablets\u003c\/strong\u003e are specially formulated to neutralise excess acid in the stomach. The tablets have a pleasant, light mint flavour and can be chewed slowly 30 minutes after each main meal. A maximum of 2 tablets can be taken three times a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead the \u003cstrong\u003eAlmax package leaflet\u003c\/strong\u003e inside the medicine carefully. If you are in any doubt, you can consult our team of expert pharmacists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the price of Almax 54 tablets?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe prices of non-prescription medicines are set by law and depend on the format chosen. In our online pharmacy you can \u003cstrong\u003ebuy Almax\u003c\/strong\u003e single-dose tablets at\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ewith a 10% discount, which is the maximum allowed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ALMAX","offers":[{"title":"Default title","offer_id":43499624497329,"sku":"727356","price":13.46,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/8829\/4065\/files\/almax-monodosis-500-mg-54-comprimidos_4297ec40-c38d-4d7e-bbb7-87b60d012ff7.webp?v=1784346862","url":"https:\/\/farmaciasdirect-eu.myshopify.com\/products\/almax-single-dose-500-mg-54-tablets","provider":"Farmaciasdirect.eu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}