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Health Canada Warns of Confusion Between Maalox Multi Action and other Maalox Products


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2010-05-17

Health Canada is informing the public about potential confusion between the product Maalox® Multi Action (which contains bismuth subsalicylate) and other Maalox® liquid products that have similar names, labels and packaging but different ingredients. Taking Maalox® Multi Action unintentionally can cause serious problems for people who have certain medical conditions or who are taking certain medications.

More information is available on the Health Canada website.

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