Aluminium Hydroxide+Magnesium Hydroxide / Milk Of Magnesia+Oxetacaine / Oxethazaince

Uses	Acidity, indigestion, stomach discomfort, heartburn
Therapy	Antacid
Side Effects	Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain, constipation, rash

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Molecule Description

Aluminium Hydroxide+Magnesium Hydroxide / Milk Of Magnesia+Oxetacaine / Oxethazaince is an antacid. It is used to relieve symptoms like acidity, heartburn, stomach pain, etc., associated with stomach ulcers and acid reflux. Aluminium Hydroxide+Magnesium Hydroxide / Milk Of Magnesia+Oxetacaine / Oxethazaince contains a combination of aluminium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide and oxetacaine. This medicine works by neutralising the acid in the stomach and relieving pain due to ulcers. Aluminium Hydroxide+Magnesium Hydroxide / Milk Of Magnesia+Oxetacaine / Oxethazaince should be taken as suggested by the doctor or pharmacist. It should be preferably taken before meals. Aluminium Hydroxide+Magnesium Hydroxide / Milk Of Magnesia+Oxetacaine / Oxethazaince should not be used in patients with severe kidney-related disorders. You may sometimes experience side effects like rash, constipation and diarrhoea while on treatment with Aluminium Hydroxide+Magnesium Hydroxide / Milk Of Magnesia+Oxetacaine / Oxethazaince. Please report to your doctor if you notice the side effects persist or worsen.

Uses

Aluminium Hydroxide+Magnesium Hydroxide / Milk Of Magnesia+Oxetacaine / Oxethazaince is used to offer relief from pain and other symptoms like acidity, indigestion, stomach discomfort, heartburn caused due to stomach and intestine ulcers.

Contraindications

When should one not use Aluminium Hydroxide+Magnesium Hydroxide / Milk Of Magnesia+Oxetacaine / Oxethazaince

If you are allergic to Aluminium Hydroxide+Magnesium Hydroxide / Milk Of Magnesia+Oxetacaine / Oxethazaince or any of its ingredients.
If you have severe kidney problems.
If you have severe stomach pain or constipation.
If you are on an antibiotic medicine containing any form of tetracycline.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Stomach pain
Constipation
Rash

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Aluminium Hydroxide+Magnesium Hydroxide / Milk Of Magnesia+Oxetacaine / Oxethazaince should not be used during pregnancy as there is limited information about its safety in human pregnancy. It is important to consult the doctor before using any medication during pregnancy.

Breast Feeding

Aluminium Hydroxide+Magnesium Hydroxide / Milk Of Magnesia+Oxetacaine / Oxethazaince is not recommended for use during breastfeeding as there is limited safety information related to the use of breastfeeding mothers. It is important to consult the doctor before using any medication while breastfeeding.

Driving

Aluminium Hydroxide+Magnesium Hydroxide / Milk Of Magnesia+Oxetacaine / Oxethazaince may make you dizzy and feel sleepy. You should avoid driving if you do not feel well or are unable to be alert.

Alcohol

Although there is no known interaction of Aluminium Hydroxide+Magnesium Hydroxide / Milk Of Magnesia+Oxetacaine / Oxethazaince with alcohol, it can worsen the acidity, pain and interfere with the healing process of ulcers. Hence, alcohol should be avoided.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have constipation.
You have problems with your liver or kidney.
Your phosphate levels are decreasing, resulting in the softening of bones and unexplained fractures. The doctor may ask you to monitor your blood phosphate levels regularly.
The safety and effectiveness of Aluminium Hydroxide+Magnesium Hydroxide / Milk Of Magnesia+Oxetacaine / Oxethazaince in children have not been studied.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Aluminium Hydroxide+Magnesium Hydroxide / Milk Of Magnesia+Oxetacaine / Oxethazaince contains Aluminium hydroxide, Magnesium hydroxide and Oxetacaine.
Aluminium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide work by reacting with the acid present in the stomach and neutralising it, thereby reducing acidity and heartburn.
Oxetacaine acts like a local anaesthetic and relieves the pain associated with ulcers.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Some medicines can affect the way Aluminium Hydroxide+Magnesium Hydroxide / Milk Of Magnesia+Oxetacaine / Oxethazaince works or Aluminium Hydroxide+Magnesium Hydroxide / Milk Of Magnesia+Oxetacaine / Oxethazaince itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
Concomitant use of Aluminium Hydroxide+Magnesium Hydroxide / Milk Of Magnesia+Oxetacaine / Oxethazaince with antibiotics like Oxytetracycline, Rifampicin, Ciprofloxacin Cefdinir and Tetracyclines interfere with the effect of these antibiotics.
This medicine interferes with the effect of vitamins or medicines like Ketoconazole (antifungal) when taken together.
This medicine reduces the effect of Chlorpromazine (used in psychiatric illness), Rosuvastatin (used to lower cholesterol) and antimalarial medicines like Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine when used together and thus should be used with caution.

Dosage

Overdose

Overdose of Aluminium Hydroxide+Magnesium Hydroxide / Milk Of Magnesia+Oxetacaine / Oxethazaince may cause symptoms like stomach pain, vomiting and diarrhoea. If you experience any of the symptoms or in case of an overdose, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you miss any dose of Aluminium Hydroxide+Magnesium Hydroxide / Milk Of Magnesia+Oxetacaine / Oxethazaince, take it as soon as you remember it. However, if it's time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double amount of this medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

No, Aluminium Hydroxide+Magnesium Hydroxide / Milk Of Magnesia+Oxetacaine / Oxethazaince is not effective for relieving constipation problems. Seek medical advice if you have constipation. Do not self medicate with any medicine.

No, Aluminium Hydroxide+Magnesium Hydroxide / Milk Of Magnesia+Oxetacaine / Oxethazaince cannot be used for mouth ulcers as it is meant to be used as an antacid for reducing acidity and heartburn due to ulcers in the stomach.

No, do not stop the treatment before the prescribed duration. You should take Aluminium Hydroxide+Magnesium Hydroxide / Milk Of Magnesia+Oxetacaine / Oxethazaince as long as the doctor has prescribed it to you. Stopping the treatment before the prescribed duration can result in treatment failure.