Biocid 250 mg+400 mg (Chewable Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Aluminium hydroxide magnesium hydroxide
Company	Biopharma limited
Also available as	Biocid mh 175 mg suspension

Indications

Hyperacidity
Peptic ulcer
Gastritis
Heartburn
Sour stomach
Dyspepsia

Composition

Dried Aluminium Hydroxide Gel BP (Al2O3 47%, minimum): 250 mg
Magnesium Hydroxide BP: 400 mg
Aluminium Oxide (Equivalent amount of Aluminium Hydroxide Gel USP): 175 mg
Magnesium Hydroxide (Equivalent amount of Magnesium Hydroxide Paste USP): 225 mg

Pharmacology

Well-balanced combination of essential non-systemic antacids
Efficacy and palatability
Dependable antacid preparations without acid rebound
Symptomatic relief of hyperacidity associated with heartburn, acid ingestion or sour stomach
Slow-acting antacid with prolonged effect
High neutralizing power
Protecting coating over the ulcer surface
Facilitating healing of the ulcer surface

Dosage & Administration

Tablet: Two tablets 1-3 hours after meal and at bed time or as directed by the physician
Suspension: 2 tea spoonful 1-3 hours after meal and at bed time or as directed by the physician

Interaction

Inhibition of absorption of specific drugs
Azithromycin
Cefpodoxime
Ciprofloxacin
Isoniazid
Rifampicin
Norfloxacin
Ofloxacin
Pivampicillin
Tetracyclines
Gabapentin
Phenytoin
Itraconazole
Ketoconazole
Chloroquine
Hydroxychloroquine
Phenothiazines

Contraindications

Hypophosphataemia
Alkalosis
Hypermagnesaemia
Abdominal distention due to partial or complete intestinal obstruction

Side Effects

Alkaluria
Predisposition to nephrolithiasis by forming precipitation of calcium phosphate

Pregnancy & Lactation

Avoidance advised in the first trimester of pregnancy

Precautions & Warnings

Reduction of tetracycline absorption when given concomitantly

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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