Virtual Drug Bag

MAGNESIUM ANTACID (Maalox or Mylanta)

PACKAGED:  Varies

LOCATION:  Not carried in drug bag

INDICATIONS:
Ingestion of Hydrofluoric Acid 
Hydrofluoric Acid on skin
 
ADULT: 
Following dilution with water or milk, have patient drink 3-4 oz. Maalox or Mylanta.
Following irrigation, apply topically to burned area unless industry has already applied topical agents.

PEDI:  N/A

THERAPEUTIC ACTION:
Neutralize acid and increases the pH

CONTRAINDICATIONS:
None in the emergency setting.

PRECAUTIONS AND SIDE EFFECTS:
Use with caution in neonates, geriatric patients, renal impairment 
Hypercalcemia, hypermagnesemia, nausea, vomiting, hypotension

REQUIRES MCP:
ADULT: No     
PEDI: N/A