Hyperacidity, gastric and duodenal ulcer, gastritis, heartburn, dyspepsia, gastroesophageal reflux. It is also indicated for the relief of flatulence, abdominal distention and windy colic.
This is a combination of magaldrate and simethicone. Magaldrate (magnesium aluminium compound i.e. Hydroxymagnesium Aluminate), which neutralizes gastric acid extraordinarily quickly without raising the pH above 5-6. It also decreases the activity of pepsin in gastric secretion. Besides this, simethicone, the another component of Marlox Plus, enables the gas buble to coalesce and give relief from flatulence.
Tablet: 1-4 chewable tablets, 20 to 60 minutes after meals and at bedtime, or as directed by the physician. Suspension: 2-4 teaspoonfuls (10-20 ml) of suspension, 20 to 60 minutes after meals and at bed time, or as directed by the physician.
It should not be used in patients taking any form of Tetracycline. The drug may cause reduced bio-availability or slower absorption of a number of drugs including propranolol, isoniazid, prednisolone and naproxen.
Intestinal obstruction, renal function impairment, appendicitis, chronic diarrhea, sensitivity to aluminium, magnesium and simethicone. Should be cautious, if allergic to any ingredient to Magaldrate and Simethicone suspension, with a history of kidney problems or taking citrate salts (found in some calcium supplements, antacids and laxative). Do not take with tetracycline antibiotics. Antacids can interfere with the absorption of iron preparation.
Constipation, diarrhea, intestinal pain.
Pregnancy category C, so should be used in pregnancy only when necessary. Chronic high dose should be avoided.
Over dosage with this formulation is a rare case.
Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
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