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Maalox, n. Pharm. (chiefly U.S.).|ˈmeɪlɒks|
[Acronym, f. magnesium and aluminium hydroxide.]
A proprietary name for a preparation containing dried aluminium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide, taken (usu. in tablet form) as an antacid for the relief of indigestion; a tablet of this.
1951Official Gaz. (U.S. Patent Office) 26 June 1030/1 Maalox for anatacid. Claims use since Aug. 4, 1949. 1976National Observer (U.S.) 24 July 8/5, I was using six to eight Maalox a day. But then I began pouring this milk on my cereal every morning. 1977Rolling Stone 16 June 43/2 His tubes run wild with Maalox. 1994Amer. Spectator Jan. 65/3 Just finished reading P. J. O'Rourke's ‘Collective Guilt’... Since the reading(s) were during lunch, I must confess to a dessert of double-strength Maalox. |