Magacil Plus 480 mg+20 mg (Chewable Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Magaldrate simethicone
Company Opsonin pharma ltd
Also available as
Magacil plus 480 mg suspension

Indications

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

Pharmacology

  • Combination of magaldrate and simethicone
  • Magaldrate neutralizes gastric acid
  • Magaldrate decreases pepsin activity
  • Simethicone coalesces gas bubbles

Dosage & Administration

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

Interaction

  • Not to be used in patients taking Tetracycline
  • May reduce bio-availability of propranolol
  • May reduce absorption of isoniazid
  • May reduce absorption of prednisolone
  • May reduce absorption of naproxen

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to magnesium and aluminium
  • Impaired renal functions

Side Effects

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

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • May be used in pregnancy if indicated
  • Avoid excessive dosage during pregnancy
  • May pass into breast milk without causing 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
  • Keep away from moisture
  • Keep out of the reach of children

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