Megasim (480 mg+20 mg)/5 ml (Oral Suspension)

200 ml bottle: ৳ 100.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Magaldrate simethicone
Company Medicon pharmaceuticals ltd

Indications

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

Pharmacology

  • Combination of magaldrate and simethicone
  • Neutralizes gastric acid
  • Decreases activity of pepsin
  • Enables gas bubble to coalesce

Dosage & Administration

  • 1-4 chewable tablets after meals and at bedtime
  • 2-4 teaspoonfuls of suspension after meals and at bedtime

Interaction

  • Should not be used with Tetracycline
  • May cause reduced bioavailability or slower absorption of certain drugs

Contraindications

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

Side Effects

  • Occasional diarrhea
  • Occasional constipation
  • Occasional regurgitation

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • May be used in pregnancy if indicated
  • Avoid excessive dosage during pregnancy
  • May pass into breast milk but has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies

Precautions & Warnings

  • Care should be taken in decreased kidney function
  • Care should be taken in hypophosphatemia
  • Care should be taken in weak individuals

Overdose Effects

  • Overdosage is a rare case

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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