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

200 ml bottle: ৳ 110.00

Medicine Details

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

Indications

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

Pharmacology

  • Combination of magaldrate and simethicone
  • Magaldrate neutralizes gastric acid quickly
  • Magaldrate decreases pepsin activity
  • 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 bio-availability of propranolol
  • May reduce absorption of isoniazid
  • May reduce absorption of prednisolone
  • May reduce absorption of naproxen

Contraindications

  • Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to magnesium
  • Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to aluminium
  • Contraindicated in patients with impaired renal functions

Side Effects

  • Gastrointestinal side-effects are uncommon
  • Possible side effects: diarrhea
  • Possible side effects: constipation
  • Possible side effects: regurgitation

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • May be used in pregnancy if indicated
  • Should avoid excessive dosage during pregnancy
  • May pass into breast milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Care should be taken in decreased kidney function
  • Care should be taken in hypophosphataemia
  • Care should be taken in weak people

Overdose Effects

  • Over dosage 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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