Description
Generic
Indications
This is often demonstrated to diminish the side effects of dyspepsia, acid reflux, corrosive heartburn, acrid stomach, gastroesophageal reflux, and hiatal hernia. It is additionally endorsed in hyperacidity related to peptic ulcers, gastritis, and esophagitis. Magaldrate may be given to children in case fundamental. Too shown for the help of tooting, stomach distension, and blustery colic.
Pharmacology
This can be a combination of magaldrate and simethicone. Magaldrate (magnesium aluminum compound i.e. Hydroxymagnesium Aluminate), which neutralizes gastric corrosive exceptionally rapidly without raising the pH over 5-6. It moreover diminishes the movement of pepsin in gastric emission. Other than this, simethicone, another component of Marlox Also, empowers the gas bubble to coalesce and deliver alleviation from tooting.
Administration & Dosage
Tablet: 1-4 chewable tablets, 20 to 60 minutes after meals and at bedtime, or as directed by the physician.
Suspension: 2-4 teaspoonfuls (10-20 ml) of suspension, 20 to 60 minutes after meals and at bedtime, or as directed by the physician.
Interaction
It ought to not be utilized in patients taking any shape of Tetracycline. The sedate may cause decreased bio-availability or slower assimilation of a number of drugs counting propranolol, isoniazid, prednisolone, and naproxen.
Contraindications
Magaldrate is contraindicated in patients with known extreme touchiness to magnesium and aluminum. It is additionally contraindicated in patients with disabled renal capacities.
Side Effect
Gastrointestinal side effects are unprecedented. Every so often, in the event that over-the-top sum is devoured, loose bowels, clogging, or spewing forth may happen.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Magaldrate may be utilized in pregnancy in the case shown to be that as it may one ought to dodge over the top dose. Magaldrate may pass into the breast drain but has not been detailed to cause issues in nursing babies.
Precautions & Warnings
Care ought to be taken for diminished kidney work, hypophosphatemia, and powerless individuals.
Therapeutic Class
Antacids, Anti-dyspeptic/Carminatives
Storage Conditions
Protect from light and moisture by storing below 30°C. Keep the medicine out of children’s reach.
