Gastolin (200 mg+250 mg)/5 ml (Oral Suspension)

Indications

• Heartburn
• Indigestion
• Gastric Hyperacidity
• Peptic ulcer disease
• Gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD)

Pharmacology

• Aluminum hydroxide neutralizes stomach hydrochloride to form AICI3 salt plus water; increases gastric pH
• Magnesium Trisilicate neutralizes gastric acidity by increasing gastric pH

Dosage & Administration

• Take 2-4 teaspoonful after meals and at bedtime as needed (up to 4 times a day)

Interaction

• Aluminium Hydroxide: Enhanced absorption with citrates or ascorbic acid
• Magnesium Trisilicate: None well documented

Contraindications

• Hypophosphataemia

Side Effects

• Diarrhoea
• Constipation
• Nausea
• Vomiting

Pregnancy & Lactation

• Pregnancy Category- Not Classified. FDA has not yet classified the drug into a specified pregnancy category

Precautions & Warnings

• Renal dysfunction
• Low phosphate diet
• Prolonged use

Therapeutic Class

• Antacid with laxative action
• Antacids

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