Epazel Plus (400 mg+400 mg+30 mg)/5 ml (Oral Suspension)

200 ml bottle: ৳ 75.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Aluminium hydroxide magnesium hydroxide simethicone
Company Edruc limited

Indications

  • Relief of hyperacidity
  • Treatment of peptic ulcer
  • Relief of gastritis
  • Treatment of peptic oesophagitis
  • Management of gastric hyperacidity
  • Alleviation of heartburn
  • Relief of sour stomach
  • Prevention of stress ulceration
  • Prevention of GI bleeding
  • Relief of post-operative gas pain

Composition

  • Dried Aluminium Hydroxide Gel BP (Al2O3, 47% minimum)
  • Magnesium Hydroxide BP
  • Simethicone USP
  • Aluminium Oxide
  • Equivalent amount of Aluminium Hydroxide Gel USP
  • Equivalent amount of Magnesium Hydroxide Paste USP

Pharmacology

  • Non-systemic acid neutralizing substances
  • Antiflatulent
  • Long-acting preparation
  • Relief of ulcer by neutralizing gastric acid
  • Antifoam properties of Simethicone
  • Physiologically inert

Dosage & Administration

  • Tablet dosage: 1-2 tablets 1-3 hours after meal and at bedtime
  • Suspension dosage: 1-2 teaspoonful 1-3 hours after meal and at bedtime

Interaction

  • May increase or decrease the rate and/or extent of absorption of concomitantly administered oral drugs
  • Decrease the bioavailability of certain drugs
  • Increase the bioavailability of certain drugs

Contraindications

  • Renal failure
  • Hypophosphataemia
  • Severe debilitation
  • Alkalosis
  • Hypermagnesaemia
  • Abdominal distention due to partial or complete intestinal obstruction

Side Effects

  • Uncommon gastrointestinal side effects
  • Possible diarrhea, constipation or regurgitation

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Avoidance in the first trimester of pregnancy

Precautions & Warnings

  • Caution in patients with kidney disease

Therapeutic Class

  • Antacids

Storage Conditions

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

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