Magaldrate+Simethicone / Simeticone

Uses	Acidity, gas, indigestion, bloating
Therapy	Antacid And Anti-Flatulent
Side Effects	Constipation, diarrhoea, altered taste, bloating

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Molecule Description

Magaldrate+Simethicone / Simeticone 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. Shake the bottle well before each use.

Uses

Magaldrate+Simethicone / Simeticone 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+Simethicone / Simeticone

If you are allergic to magaldrate, simethicone or any other ingredients of this medicine.
If you experience weakness, respiratory failure, heart failure, etc (due to abnormally low levels of phosphate in the blood).

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Constipation
Diarrhoea
Altered taste
Bloating
Heartburn
Loss of Appetite
Dizziness
Drowsiness

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

There is limited information related to the safety of this medicine during pregnancy. Hence, it is advised to avoid this medicine during pregnancy. Talk to your doctor for more information.

Breast Feeding

There is limited information regarding the safe use of this medicine in lactating mothers. Hence, this medicine is not recommended while breastfeeding.

Driving

This medicine has a tendency to cause dizziness or drowsiness as side effects. Hence, it is recommended to avoid driving or operating machinery while using this medicine.

Alcohol

Consumption of alcohol can increase acidity, pain and burning sensation associated with ulcers. Hence, it is advised to avoid consuming alcohol.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You are on a low-magnesium diet.
You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
You have kidney or liver problems.
You are suffering from a serious disease.
You are diabetic.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Magaldrate+Simethicone / Simeticone is a combination of simethicone & magaldrate.

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+Simethicone / Simeticone 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+Simethicone / Simeticone, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

Do not take a double dose of Magaldrate+Simethicone / Simeticone if you have missed the dose, take the next dose as soon as you remember.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Magaldrate+Simethicone / Simeticone is used to provide relief from indigestion, bloating and excess acidity. It is also used for stomach pain due to excessive gas in the digestive tract.

The composition of Magaldrate+Simethicone / Simeticone consists of magaldrate and simethicone.