| Pronunciation |
 (malt
soop EKS
trakt) |
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| U.S. Brand Names |
| Maltsupex®[OTC] |
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| Generic Available |
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No |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Laxative |
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| Use |
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Short-term treatment of constipation |
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| Adverse Reactions |
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1% to 10%: Gastrointestinal: Abdominal cramps, diarrhea, rectal obstruction |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Oral: Breast fed: 1-2 teaspoonfuls in 2-4 oz of water or fruit juice 1-2 times/day Bottle fed: 1/2 to 2 tablespoonfuls/day in formula for 3-4 days, then 1-2 teaspoonfuls/day Children 2-11 years: 1-2 tablespoonfuls 1-2 times/day Children greater than or equal to 12 years and Adults: Liquid: 2 tablespoonfuls twice daily for 3-4 days, then 1-2 tablespoonfuls every evening Tablet: 4 tablets 4 times/day |
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| Administration |
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Add to warm water and stir; then add milk, water, or fruit juice until dissolved |
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| Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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| Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment |
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No effects or complications reported |
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| Patient Information |
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Add to warm water and stir; then add milk, water, or fruit juice until dissolved |
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| Nursing Implications |
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Add to warm water and stir; then add milk, water, or fruit juice until dissolved |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Liquid: Nondiastatic barley malt extract 16 g/15 mL Powder: Nondiastatic barley malt extract 16 g/heaping tablespoonful Tablet: Nondiastatic barley malt extract 750 mg |
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