I highly recommend you do NOT take Maalox or any other antacids for that matter. They have a large amount of aluminum in them and there is abundant information out there that says it causes Parkinson’s, dementia, alzheimers, etc.
My father took Maalox for 30 years, every day for the most part, and he has Parkinson’s now.
There are VERY healthy ways to do away with heartburn. Drink plenty of water and take magnesium which is alkaline.
Or just eat a bunch of vegetables. Yes, it really works.
I don’t take it very often, but it is reliable for an occasional use.
It was never meant to be taken daily, I don’t think.
Sounds like your dad had acid reflux or GERD.
ALL Osteo A, Arthritis meds cause acid reflux in a lot of people, mine went in the trash when it started that up. Rheumatologist threw his hands up in surrender. I’d rather put up with the joint pain.
I do 6-8 glasses of water per day, plus Magnesium, Potassium along with my Calcium.