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

200 ml bottle: ৳ 110.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Magaldrate simethicone
Company Square pharmaceuticals plc
Also available as
Maganta plus 480 mg chewable tablet

Indications

  • Relief of dyspepsia
  • Relief of heartburn
  • Relief of acid indigestion
  • Relief of sour stomach
  • Relief of gastroesophageal reflux
  • Relief of hiatal hernia
  • Relief of hyperacidity associated with peptic ulcers
  • Relief of gastritis
  • Relief of esophagitis
  • Relief of flatulence
  • Relief of abdominal distension
  • Relief of windy colic

Pharmacology

  • Combination of magaldrate and simethicone
  • Magaldrate neutralizes gastric acid
  • Magaldrate decreases the activity of pepsin
  • Simethicone enables gas bubble coalescence

Dosage & Administration

  • 1-4 chewable tablets after meals and at bedtime
  • 2-4 teaspoonfuls (10-20 ml) of suspension after meals and at bedtime

Interaction

  • Not to be used with Tetracycline
  • May reduce bioavailability of certain drugs
  • May slow absorption of propranolol, isoniazid, prednisolone, and naproxen

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to magnesium and aluminium
  • Impaired renal functions

Side Effects

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

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • May be used in pregnancy if indicated
  • Avoid excessive dosage
  • May pass into breast milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Care needed in decreased kidney function
  • Care needed in hypophosphataemia
  • Care needed in weak individuals

Overdose Effects

  • Overdosage is rare

Therapeutic Class

  • Antacids
  • Anti-dyspeptic/Carminatives

Storage Conditions

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

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