Digecid Plus (480 mg+20 mg)/5 ml (Oral Suspension)

200 ml bottle: ৳ 110.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Magaldrate simethicone
Company Beximco pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Digecid plus 480 mg chewable tablet

Indications

  • Relief of dyspepsia
  • Heartburn relief
  • Acid indigestion relief
  • Relief from sour stomach
  • Treatment for gastroesophageal reflux
  • Treatment for hiatal hernia
  • Hyperacidity relief
  • Relief from peptic ulcers
  • Relief from gastritis
  • Relief from esophagitis
  • Relief of flatulence
  • Relief from abdominal distension
  • Relief from windy colic

Pharmacology

  • Contains magaldrate and simethicone
  • Magaldrate neutralizes gastric acid
  • Magaldrate decreases activity of pepsin
  • Simethicone enables gas bubbles to coalesce
  • Relief from flatulence

Dosage & Administration

  • Tablet: 1-4 chewable tablets
  • Suspension: 2-4 teaspoonfuls (10-20 ml)
  • To be taken 20-60 minutes after meals and at bedtime
  • Or as directed by physician

Interaction

  • Not to be used with Tetracycline
  • May affect bio-availability or absorption of certain drugs

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to magnesium and aluminium
  • Impaired renal functions

Side Effects

  • Uncommon gastrointestinal side-effects
  • Possible diarrhea, constipation, regurgitation with excessive consumption

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • May be used in pregnancy with caution
  • Passes into breast milk but no reported problems in nursing babies

Precautions & Warnings

  • Caution in decreased kidney function
  • Caution in hypophosphataemia
  • Caution in weak individuals

Overdose Effects

  • Rare occurrence of overdose with this formulation

Therapeutic Class

  • Antacids
  • Anti-dyspeptic
  • Carminatives

Storage Conditions

  • Keep below 30°C
  • Keep away from light
  • Keep away from moisture
  • Keep out of reach of children

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