Magaldrate

Magaldrate is an oral antacid. Chemically Magaldrate is a combination of magnesium and aluminium hydroxide. it neutralizes and reduces gastric acid and relieves heartburn and indigestion.


Adult Dose
Dose: 2 g
Single Dose: 2 (2)
Frequency: 24 hourly
Route: PO
Instructions:
Neonatal
Dose:
Single Dose:
Frequency:
Route:
Instructions: Not recommended in this age group
Paedriatic
Dose:
Single Dose:
Frequency:
Route:
Instructions: Not recommended in this age group
Characteristics
belongs to Metal Hydroxidesulphate. It belongs to Antacids pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Magaldrate is 1097.30.
Contraindications
Magaldrate is contraindicated in conditions like Kidney disease,Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Magaldrate, which give rise to further complications include Nausea, Vomiting, Rashes, Muscular weakness, Hives.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Magaldrate are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Diarrhea, Constipation, Intestinal pain.
Indications
Magaldrate is primarily indicated in conditions like Gastritis, Hyperacidity, Reflux oesophagitis.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Magaldrate was found.
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
Susp Protect from Sunlight and Heat. Tab, Caps Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Heat.
Warnings
Magaldrate should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. It should be used with caution in patients with any pre-existing stomach disorders, kidney disease or allergy.
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