Name Aluminium Hydroxide + Aluminium Hydroxide Gel + Magnesium Hydroxide + Simethicone
Classes Gastrointestinal Agent
Antacid and antiflatulent combination
Diseases Dyspepsia
Gastrointestinal Disease
GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
Heart Burn
Indigestion
Sour Stomach

Aluminium Hydroxide + Aluminium Hydroxide Gel + Magnesium Hydroxide + Simethicone

Aluminium Hydroxide+ Aluminium Hydroxide gel+ Magnesium Hydroxide+ Simethicone is a combination medication. It is indicated for the treatment of hyper acidity an related conditions.  It exerts its antacid action by reacting with excess gastric acid and neutralizing it. Simethicone adsorbs excess gas produced in the GIT and helps expel them out.

Aluminium hydroxide+ Aluminium Hydroxide gel+ Magnesium Hydroxide+ Simethicone is indicated for the following conditions-

  • Gastric acidity
  • Dyspepsia
  • Flatulence
  • Gastric ulcer
  • Aluminium Hydroxide + Aluminium Hydroxide gel + Magnesium Hydroxide + simethicone is available as chewable tablets and suspension.
  • The usual dosage is 500 mg per day in two divided doses 1-3 hours after meal. It is generally not recommended for children. 

Side effects of Aluminium Hydroxide+ aluminium hydroxide gel + Magnesium Hydroxide + simethicone include-

  • diarrhea
  • abdominal pain
  • constipation
  • taste disturbance (metallic taste, chalky taste)
  • milk-alkali syndrome
  • Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you have any of the following health issues: Dehydration/fluid restriction, frequent alcohol consumption, renal disorders (including kidney stones).
  • Aspartame may be present in this drug. Consult your doctor or pharmacist about how to use this drug safely if you have phenylketonuria (PKU) or any other condition that requires you to limit your consumption of aspartame (or phenylalanine).
  • Sugar may be present in this medicine. If you have diabetes, talk to your doctor or pharmacist about how to safely use this medication.
  • Because aluminum hydroxide is poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, systemic effects in persons with normal renal function are uncommon.
  • Excessive doses, long-term use, or even typical doses in individuals on low-phosphorus diets can cause phosphate depletion (due to aluminium-phosphate binding), accelerated bone resorption, hypercalciuria, and osteomalacia. Long-term use or people who are at danger of phosphate deficiency should seek medical guidance.

 

Contraindication

There's no known contraindications of the medication in terms of food and drinks.

There's no known contraindications of the medication in terms of health.