Finished product reference
Aluminium Hydroxide / Magnesium Hydroxide
Suspension · Oral · 225 mg/200 mg/5 mL · 240 mL
- List code
- 47
- Pharmacologic class
- Antacid (aluminium hydroxide / magnesium hydroxide)
What it is and how it works
Both components neutralise gastric acid. The constipating effect of aluminium hydroxide is balanced by the laxative effect of magnesium hydroxide.
Indications
Symptomatic relief of dyspepsia, heartburn, acid indigestion and gastro-oesophageal reflux; adjunct in peptic ulcer disease.
Dosage and administration (summary)
Oral, usually taken 20 minutes to 1 hour after meals and at bedtime, or as required.
Contraindications
Severe renal impairment; hypophosphataemia; hypersensitivity.
Warnings and precautions
Aluminium and magnesium may accumulate in renal impairment. May cause diarrhoea or constipation. Reduces the absorption of many drugs such as tetracyclines, quinolones, iron and levothyroxine; separate doses by at least 2 hours.
Pregnancy
Occasional short-term use at usual doses is considered acceptable in pregnancy.
Storage and supply
Store below 25 °C; do not freeze the suspension.
Source: reference summary prepared from the EU SmPC/EPAR, BNF and WHO Model Formulary. The approved product information in Iran governs.
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