Antacid Max 400 mg+400 mg+30 mg (Chewable Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 2.00 (20 x 10: ৳ 400.00)
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Medicine Details
Category | Details |
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Generic | Aluminium hydroxide magnesium hydroxide simethicone |
Company | Beximco pharmaceuticals ltd |
Also available as |
Indications
- Symptomatic relief of hyperacidity
- Prevention of stress ulceration and GI bleeding
- Antiflatulent for gas alleviation
- Relieves acid pain and disperses gastric foam
- Effective in heartburn and sour stomach
Composition
- Tablet:
- Dried Aluminium Hydroxide Gel BP (Al2O3, 47% minimum): 425.53 mg
- Magnesium Hydroxide BP: 400 mg
- Simethicone USP: 30 mg
- 5 ml Suspension:
- Aluminium Oxide (Equivalent amount of Aluminium Hydroxide Gel USP): 200 mg
- Magnesium Hydroxide (Equivalent amount of Magnesium Hydroxide Paste USP): 400 mg
- Simethicone USP: 30 mg
Pharmacology
- Non-systemic acid neutralizing substances
- Antiflatulent with long action
- Relief of ulcers by neutralizing gastric acid
- Antifoaming properties of Simethicone
- Physiologically inert and excreted unchanged in feces
Dosage & Administration
- 1-2 tablets 1-3 hours after meal and at bedtime
- 1-2 teaspoonful suspension 1-3 hours after meal and at bedtime
Interaction
- May affect absorption of oral drugs
- Decrease bioavailability of certain drugs
- Increase bioavailability of some drugs
Contraindications
- Renal failure or hypophosphataemia
- Severely debilitated patients
- Alkalosis and hypermagnesaemia
- Partial or complete intestinal obstruction
Side Effects
- Uncommon gastrointestinal side effects
- Possible: diarrhea, constipation, regurgitation
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Avoid in first trimester of pregnancy
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with kidney disease
Therapeutic Class
Antacids
Storage Conditions
Keep below 30°C, away from light & moisture, out of reach of children