Medicine by its Russian trade name
Maalox (Маалокс) and alternatives in France
In France the medicine is sold under the same name, Maalox. The active ingredient is algeldrate + magnesium hydroxide.
An antacid for heartburn and stomach pain as tablets and suspension.
- Packages in the catalog
- 11 packages
- Forms
- Chewable tablet, Oral suspension
- Dispensing in France
- A manager confirms the conditions
- Supply in France
- No shortages reported by ANSM
Forms and strengths in France
According to the official BDPM catalog. Packages declared as supplied to the French market come first. A manager confirms availability.
Alternatives to Maalox: medicines with the same active ingredients
Apart from Maalox, the published BDPM catalog has no medicines with the same active ingredients (algeldrate + magnesium hydroxide). A substitute with a different ingredient is for a doctor to choose.
Active ingredient
Why Маалокс may be missing from Russian pharmacies
A medicine can disappear from Russian pharmacies when its registration lapses or is suspended, the manufacturer leaves the market, supplies are interrupted or procurement changes. LekInfo does not track stock in Russian pharmacies: we show which forms and strengths are registered in France according to the official BDPM database and help you work it out in a consultation.
Prescription
BDPM lists no dispensing conditions for these packages. Prescribing is a doctor’s decision; check the conditions with a manager.
How to get a consultation about Maalox
- 1. Find a medicine
Search by name, active ingredient or code. Information comes from BDPM, the official French medicines database.
- 2. Build a list
Add the medicines you have questions about to your consultation list and set the quantities.
- 3. Send a request
Choose how to reach you: email, Telegram, WhatsApp or phone. No account needed.
- 4. Get a manager’s reply
A manager will clarify the medicine details, check that they are current and explain the possible options. We usually reply within 2 hours during working hours.
Questions and answers
Where can I find Маалокс if Russian pharmacies have none?
In France Maalox is registered and listed in the official BDPM database: the catalog has 11 packages. Send a request to a manager, who will check that the information is current and explain the possible options. The consultation is free; we usually reply within 2 hours during working hours.
How much does Maalox cost in France?
BDPM has no reference price for these packages. A manager gives a guide and the terms; the consultation is free.
What alternatives to Maalox exist in France?
Apart from Maalox, the published BDPM catalog has no medicines with the same active ingredients (algeldrate + magnesium hydroxide). A substitute with a different ingredient is for a doctor to choose.
Is a prescription needed for Maalox?
BDPM lists no dispensing conditions for these packages. Check with a manager.
Is Maalox the same as Маалокс?
Yes, it is the same medicine under the same name; the active ingredient is algeldrate + magnesium hydroxide. Strengths and forms in France may differ from Russian ones, so check them against your prescription.
This is reference information, not advertising or an offer to sell, and it does not replace a doctor’s advice. Source: BDPM, the official French medicines database (ANSM), catalog version of 3 November 2026.