Maxicon (480 mg+20 mg)/5 ml (Oral Suspension)
200 ml bottle: ৳ 110.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Magaldrate simethicone |
| Company | Aristopharma 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 hyperacidity associated with gastritis
- Relieves hyperacidity associated with esophagitis
- Relieves flatulence
- Relieves abdominal distension
- Relieves windy colic
Pharmacology
- Combination of magaldrate and simethicone
- Magaldrate neutralizes gastric acid quickly
- Magaldrate decreases the activity of pepsin in gastric secretion
- Simethicone enables gas bubbles to coalesce
Dosage & Administration
- Tablet dosage: 1-4 chewable tablets
- Tablet dosage: 20 to 60 minutes after meals and at bedtime
- Suspension dosage: 2-4 teaspoonfuls (10-20 ml) of suspension
- Suspension dosage: 20 to 60 minutes after meals and at bedtime
Interaction
- Not to be used with Tetracycline
- May cause reduced bioavailability or slower absorption of drugs like propranolol
- May cause reduced bioavailability or slower absorption of drugs like isoniazid
- May cause reduced bioavailability or slower absorption of drugs like prednisolone
- May cause reduced bioavailability or slower absorption of drugs like naproxen
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in known hypersensitivity to magnesium
- Contraindicated in known hypersensitivity to aluminium
- Contraindicated in impaired renal functions
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal side-effects are uncommon
- Excessive consumption may cause diarrhea
- Excessive consumption may cause constipation
- Excessive consumption may cause regurgitation
Pregnancy & Lactation
- May be used in pregnancy if indicated
- Avoid excessive dosage during pregnancy
- May pass into breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Care should be taken in decreased kidney function
- Care should be taken in hypophosphataemia
- 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
- Away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children
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