Magasol (480 mg+20 mg)/5 ml (Oral Suspension)

200 ml bottle: ৳ 110.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Magaldrate simethicone
Company Globe pharmaceuticals ltd

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 reduces the activity of pepsin
  • 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

  • Should not be used with Tetracycline
  • May affect bio-availability of propranolol
  • May affect bio-availability of isoniazid
  • May affect bio-availability of prednisolone
  • May affect bio-availability of naproxen

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to magnesium and aluminium
  • Impaired renal functions

Side Effects

  • Occasional gastrointestinal side-effects
  • Possible diarrhea
  • Possible constipation
  • Possible regurgitation

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • May be used in pregnancy if indicated
  • Avoid excessive dosage during pregnancy
  • May pass into breast milk
  • No reported problems in nursing babies

Precautions & Warnings

  • Care should be taken in decreased kidney function
  • Care should be taken in hypophosphataemia
  • Care should be taken in weak people

Overdose Effects

  • Over dosage is rare

Therapeutic Class

  • Antacids
  • Anti-dyspeptic/Carminatives

Storage Conditions

  • Keep below 30°C temperature
  • Keep away from light & moisture
  • Keep out of the reach of children

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