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

200 ml bottle: ৳ 110.00

Medicine Details

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

Indications

  • Relief of dyspepsia symptoms
  • Relief of heartburn
  • Relief of acid indigestion
  • Relief of sour stomach
  • Relief of gastroesophageal reflux
  • Relief of hiatal hernia symptoms
  • 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 in gastric secretion
  • Simethicone enables gas bubble coalescence and relief from flatulence

Dosage & Administration

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

Interaction

  • Avoid use with Tetracycline
  • May affect bioavailability or absorption of drugs like propranolol, isoniazid, prednisolone, naproxen

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to magnesium and aluminium
  • Impaired renal functions

Side Effects

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

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Safe use in indicated pregnancies
  • Avoid excessive dosage during pregnancy
  • May pass into breast milk without reported problems in nursing babies

Precautions & Warnings

  • Use caution with decreased kidney function
  • Use caution with hypophosphatemia
  • Use caution with weak individuals

Overdose Effects

  • Rare cases of overdose reported

Therapeutic Class

  • Antacids
  • Anti-dyspeptic/Carminatives

Storage Conditions

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

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