Aluminium Hydroxide and Magnesium Hydroxide

Therapeutic Group

Antacid

Indication Dosage

Hyperacidity, Distension, Flatulence, Heartburn, Dyspepsia, Hiatus, Peptic Ulcer.

Susp: 

  • Adults: 1 or 2 tsp. 
  • Children Above 6 yr: 1 tsp; 
  • Under 6 yr: Not recommended. 

All preferably one and three hr after meals and at bedtime.

Tablet: 

  • Adults: 1-2 Tab Chewed or Sucked After Meals or When Required.
  • Children Above 6 yrs: Half Adult Dose. 

Content

  • Susp: Aluminium Hydroxide 200mg and Magnesium Hydroxide 200mg
  • Tab: Aluminium Hydroxide 250mg and Magnesium Hydroxide 500mg

Pregnancy

Contraindicated

Stability

  • Antacid, Antiflatulent

Contra Indications

  • Hypersensitivity to any component of the formulation

Precautions

  • Hypersensitivity to any component of the formulation

Lactation

  • Excretion in milk is unknown

Side Effects

  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhoea
  • Constipation