Indications
Aluminium Oxide & Magnesium Trisilicate is indicated in Heartburn, Indigestion, Gastric Hyperacidity, Peptic ulcer disease, Gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD)
Composition
Pharmacology
Aluminum hydroxide neutralizes stomach hydrocloride to form AICI 3 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)
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