Pepcon Plus 480 mg+20 mg (Chewable Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 3.00 (10 x 10: ৳ 300.00)

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Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Magaldrate simethicone
Company	Leon pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Pepcon plus 480 mg suspension

Indications

Relief of dyspepsia symptoms
Treatment for heartburn
Relief from acid indigestion
Management of sour stomach
Addressing gastroesophageal reflux symptoms
Treatment for hiatal hernia
Hyperacidity associated with peptic ulcers
Gastritis relief
Relief from esophagitis
Relief of symptoms in children
Relief of flatulence
Addressing abdominal distension
Treatment for windy colic

Pharmacology

Combination of magaldrate and simethicone
Magaldrate mechanism of action
Simethicone mechanism of action
Neutralization of gastric acid
Decrease in pepsin activity
Relief from flatulence

Dosage & Administration

Chewable tablet dosage
Suspension dosage
Timing of tablet intake
Timing of suspension intake
Physician's recommended dosage

Interaction

Precautions for patients taking Tetracycline
Effect on bio-availability of other drugs
Slow absorption of certain drugs

Contraindications

Known hypersensitivity to magnesium and aluminium
Impaired renal function contraindication

Side Effects

Uncommon gastrointestinal side-effects
Potential side-effects of excessive consumption

Pregnancy & Lactation

Use in pregnancy
Avoidance of excessive dosage during pregnancy
Passing into breast milk
Safety for nursing babies

Precautions & Warnings

Special care in decreased kidney function
Consideration for hypophosphataemia
Consideration for weak individuals

Overdose Effects

Rare occurrence of overdose effects

Therapeutic Class

Belonging to antacids
Categorization as Anti-dyspeptic/Carminatives

Storage Conditions

Recommended temperature for storage
Precautions for light & moisture exposure
Safety measures for keeping out of reach of children

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