Magnesium Carbonate

Magnesium Carbonate is antacid. Magnesium Carbonate is a basic hydrated it containing the equivalent of 40 to 43.5 percent of magnesium oxide. It neutrilizes gastric acid and used in the treatment of peptic ulcer.

Brands
THERAGRAN-H PROINCAR ALGICON MAGNEBIND
Adult Dose
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Characteristics
. It is of Synthetic origin. . Its pKa is 84.32.
Contraindications
Magnesium Carbonate is contraindicated in conditions like Renal impairment.
Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Magnesium Carbonate, which give rise to further complications include Nausea, Vomiting, Rashes, Muscular weakness, Itching, Hives.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Magnesium Carbonate are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Diarrhea, Constipation, Stomach upset.
Indications
Magnesium Carbonate is primarily indicated in conditions like Hyperacidity, Peptic ulcer.
Interactions
Magnesium Carbonate is known to interact with other drugs, the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementOxethazaine The use of aluminum containing antacids is contraindicated in patients with symptoms of appendicitis since these products may increase the danger of perforation or rupture due to their constipating or laxative effects.Risedronate (Na)Magnesium Carbonate will interfere with the absorption of Risedronate (Na).Thiamine HCl (Vitamin B1)Antacids may lower thiamin levels in the body by decreasing absorption and increasing excretion or metabolism. These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Tab, Susp Store Below 25°C.
Warnings
Do not exceed prescribed dose because it will cause diarrhea.
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