Digecid Plus Oral Suspension 200ml Bottle - Beximco Pharma
Antacids, Anti-dyspeptic/Carminatives
Magaldrate is a hydroxymagnesium aluminate complex that is converted rapidly in gastric acid to Mg(OH)2 and Al(OH)3, which are absorbed poorly and thus provide a sustained antacid effect
Simethicone lowers surface tension and facilitates gas dispersion by causing coalescence of gas bubbles in the GI tract, thus helping in their dispersion.
Tablet (Adult): 1-3 tablet, after meals and at bed time or as directed by the physician.
Suspension (Adult): 2-4 teaspoonfuls after 20-60 minutes of meal and before sleep or on the basis of physician’s prescription.
Use in children: Not recommended in children under 6 years of age unless, directed by physician.
It should not be used in patients taking any form of Tetracycline. The drug may cause reduced bio-availability or slower absorption of a number of drugs including propranolol, isoniazid, prednisolone and naproxen.
Magaldrate is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to magnesium and aluminium. It is also contraindicated in patients with impaired renal functions.
GI side-effects are uncommon. Occasionally, if excessive amount is consumed, diarrhea, constipation or regurgitation may occur.
Pregnant women: Magaldrate may be used in pregnancy if indicated. However one should avoid excessive dosage.
Lactating mother: Magaldrate may pass into breast milk but has not been reported to cause problem in nursing babies.
Care should be taken in decreased kidney function, hypophosphataemia and weak people.
Over dosage with this formulation is a rare case.
