Antacid Plus

This is indicated for symptomatic relief of hyperacidity associated with the peptic ulcer, gastritis, peptic oesophagitis, gastric hyperacidity, heartburn, sour stomach or hiatus hernia. It is effective in the prevention of stress ulceration and GI bleeding. It acts as an antiflatulent to alleviate the symptoms of gas including post operative gas pain. This rapidly relieves acid pain, disperses gastric foam and facilitates eructation of gas and air.

Each tablet contains-

• Dried Aluminium Hydroxide Gel BP (Al2O3, 47% minimum): 425.53 mg
• Magnesium Hydroxide BP: 400 mg
• Simethicone USP: 30 mg

Each 5 ml contains-

• Aluminium Oxide (Equivalent amount of Aluminium Hydroxide Gel USP): 200 mg
• Magnesium Hydroxide (Equivalent amount of Magnesium Hydroxide Paste USP): 400 mg
• Simethicone USP: 30 mg

Each tablet contains-

• Dried Aluminium Hydroxide Gel BP (Al2O3, 47% minimum): 425.53 mg
• Magnesium Hydroxide BP: 400 mg
• Simethicone USP: 30 mg

Each 5 ml contains-

• Aluminium Oxide (Equivalent amount of Aluminium Hydroxide Gel USP): 200 mg
• Magnesium Hydroxide (Equivalent amount of Magnesium Hydroxide Paste USP): 400 mg
• Simethicone USP: 30 mg

Tablet: 1-2 tablets 1-3 hours after meal and at bed time or as directed by the physician.

Suspension: 1-2 teaspoonful 1-3 hours after meal and at bedtime or as directed by the physician.

All antacids may increase or decrease the rate and/or extent of absorption of concomitantly administered oral drugs. Antacids decrease the bioavailability of theophyline, tetracycline, quinolone antibiotics, isoniazide, ketoconazole, ethambutol, some antimuscarinic drugs, benzodiazepines, phenothiazines, ranitidine, indomethacine, nitrofurantoin, fluoride, phosphate, propanolol, atenolol, digoxins, vitamins etc. Antacids increase the bioavailability of some drugs; e.g. sulphonamides, levodopa, valproic acid, enteric coated aspirin etc.

This should not be administered in patients with renal failure or hypophosphataemia or in those who are severely debilitated. It is also contraindicated in alkalosis and hypermagnesaemia, where abdominal distention may be due to partial or complete intestinal obstruction.

Gastrointestinal side effects are uncommon. Occasionally, if excessive amount is consumed, diarrhea, constipation or regurgitation may occur.

It is advised to avoid antacid preparations in the first trimester of pregnancy.

This should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease.

Antacids

Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.