Magaldrate+Activated Poly Di Methyl Siloxane
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Molecule Summary
| Uses | Acidity, gas, indigestion, bloating |
| Therapy | Antacid And Anti-Flatulent |
| Side Effects | Constipation, diarrhoea, altered taste, bloating |
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Molecule Description
Magaldrate+Activated Poly Di Methyl Siloxane is a combination medicine containing magaldrate and simethicone as active ingredients. It helps relieve pain and discomfort associated with ulcers in the stomach and food pipe due to acid reflux. It also helps to relieve burning sensation, gas formation and discomfort in the stomach, which is associated with increased acidity by neutralizing the excess acid in the stomach. Take this medicine as advised by your doctor for the prescribed duration.
Uses
- Magaldrate+Activated Poly Di Methyl Siloxane is used to provide relief from indigestion, bloating, excess acidity.
- It is also used for stomach pain due to excessive gas in the digestive tract.
Contraindications
When should one not use Magaldrate+Activated Poly Di Methyl Siloxane
If you are allergic to magaldrate, simethicone or any other ingredients of this medicine.
Side effects
Common side effects of this drug are:
- Constipation
- Diarrhoea
- Altered taste
- Bloating
- Heartburn
- Loss of Appetite
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You are on a low-magnesium diet.
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Magaldrate+Activated Poly Di Methyl Siloxane is a combination of simethicone & magaldrate. Simethicone acts on the stomach and intestine and enables gas elimination more easily. Magaldrate neutralizes the acid in the stomach and reduces the direct acid irritant effect.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Limited information is available on the interactions of this combination with other drugs. However, as this medicine contains magaldrate & simethicone, any interactions seen with these two components when taken alone may occur with this combination.
- Few medicines which may interact with Magaldrate+Activated Poly Di Methyl Siloxane are levothyroxine, blood pressure-lowering medicines like ramipril and drugs used for fits like phenytoin.
Dosage
Overdose
- If you think you have taken too much of Magaldrate+Activated Poly Di Methyl Siloxane, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.
Missed a Dose
If you have missed a dose of Magaldrate+Activated Poly Di Methyl Siloxane, take the next dose as soon as you remember. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.
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