Remacid (175 mg+225 mg)/5 ml (Oral Suspension)

200 ml bottle: ৳ 32.50

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Aluminium hydroxide magnesium hydroxide
Company	Reman drug laboratories ltd

Indications

Hyperacidity
Peptic ulcer
Gastritis
Heartburn
Sour stomach
Dyspepsia

Composition

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

This drug is well-balanced combination of essential non-systemic antacids which excel in efficacy and palatability. These are dependable antacid preparations without acid rebound, constipating or cathertic effects. Both the preparations provide symptomatic relief of hyperacidity associated with heartburn, acid ingestion or sour stomach. Aluminium hydroxide gel, a slow acting antacid and an adsorbent with prolonged effect, has high neutralizing power. Magnesium Hydroxide possesses a slow but sustained acid neutralizing property.

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

Remacid inhibits the absorption of certain drugs such as Azithromycin, cefpodoxime, ciprofloxacin, isoniazid, rifampicin, norfloxacin, ofloxacin, pivampicillin, tetracyclines, Gabapentin and phenytoin, Itraconazole, ketoconazole, Chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine and Phenothiazines.

Contraindications

Contraindicated in hypophosphataemia and alkalosis. Also contraindicated in hypermagnesaemia where abdominal distention may be due to partial or complete intestinal obstruction.

Side Effects

Long term use of any antacid results in alkaluria, which may predispose to nephrolithiasis by forming precipitation of calcium phosphate.

Pregnancy & Lactation

It is advised to avoid antacid preparations in the first trimester of pregnancy.

Precautions & Warnings

Antacids reduce the absorption of tetracycline when given concomitantly.

Therapeutic Class

Antacids

Storage Conditions

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