For the use of a Registered Medical Practitioner, a Hospital or a Laboratory only
COMPOSITION
Each 5 ml of AKUZOLE suspension contains
Magaldrate 400 mg
Simethicone 20 mg
CATEGORY antacid
Magaldrate antacid
Simethicone antiflatulent
INDICATIONS
Hyperacidity
Peptic ulcer
Dyspepsia
Heart burn
Flatulence
Esophagitis
MODE OF ACTION
Magaldrate is the mixture of magnesium and aluminium salts
- Aluminium hydroxide works gradually and slowly therefore provides long lasting relief in hyperacidity
- Magnesium hydroxide rapidly neutralizes the acid therefore gives faster relief
Magaldrate provides rapid and sustained antacid effect with balanced effect on gut motility.
Simethicone
- It breaks down bubbles of gas in stomach and duodenum causing expulsion of gas by belching or in the form of flatus
DOSAGE
5-10 ml,4 times a day,15 minutes before meals and at bed time
ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS
Constipation,diarrhoea,intestinal pain,numbness in oral mucosa,Drowsiness.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Pregnancy not recommended
Pediatrics not safe for children less than 6 years of age
Elderly should be given with caution in patients with even moderate renal impairment.
Renal / hepatic impairment- should be avoided.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Hypersensitivity,epilepsy,Hepatic impairment,GI haemorrhage,Obstruction and Perforation, Patients with Prolactin releasing pituitary hormone
SALIENT FEATURES
Magaldrate has 10 times higher acid neutralizing capacity than conventional antacids
simethicone antacid liquid combination protects gastric mucosa from the mucolyic effect of Hcl-pepsin-choline mixture.
WARNING!
Be sure to consult your doctor before taking any medication!
"The information containes herein is not intended to cover all possible uses,directions,precautions,warnings,drug interactions, allergic reactions,or adverse effects.if you have questions about the drugs you are taking, check with your doctor"
Posted in: AKUZOLE,ANTACID,DOMPERIDONE,MAGALDRATE,ORAL LIQUID,SIMETHICONE
