Dolocid (200 mg+250 mg)/5 ml (Oral Suspension)
200 ml bottle: ৳ 32.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Aluminium oxide magnesium trisilicate |
| Company | Aexim pharmaceuticals ltd |
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. Decreases absorption of allopurinol, tetracyclines, quinolones, cephalosporins, biphosphonate derivatives, corticosteroids, cyclosporin, delavirdine, Fe salts, imidazole antifungals, isoniazid, mycophenolate, penicillamine, phosphate supplements, phenytoin, phenothiazines, trientine
- 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