RE: Maalox

Flemmer, Linda (LFlemmer@CHKD.com)
Thu, 12 Dec 1996 13:21:55 -0500

Teddy,

You wrote:
>Out of curiousity..does anyone know of any reason that Maalox (or other
>antacid) being detremental? OR, is this a good idea???

Maalox is a BASIC solution of Aluminum and Magnesium hydroxide. As our
horses are working in a potentially alkalotic state already, would you
want to contribute to this? Doesn't sound like something I would do
during a ride. As for training/rest times, I've never given it to a
horse, so I would be unsure of dosage for that large an animal before
there was a noticeable effect.

As with any medication, if there isn't a clear indication for its use, I
wouldn't use it.

Linda Flemmer
Chesapeake, VA