Seemacid MH
OTC- Generic:
- Aluminium Hydroxide
- Company:
- Seema Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Dosage form:
- Suspension
- Pack size:
- 200ml bot
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৳ 64/unit
Pack: ৳ 64
At a glance
Aluminium Hydroxide is an antacid used to neutralize excess stomach acid and treat heartburn, indigestion, gastric hyperacidity and peptic ulcer disease.
Indications
Heartburn, indigestion (dyspepsia), gastric hyperacidity, peptic ulcer disease, hyperphosphataemia in chronic renal failure.
Dosage
Adults (Antacid):
- Up to 1 g daily (usually with meals or as needed)
Hyperphosphataemia in Chronic Renal Failure:
- Dose adjusted to individual patient requirement
- Up to 10 g/day in divided doses with meals
- Maximum dose: 10 g daily in divided doses
Side effects
Common side effects: Constipation (most common side effect of aluminium hydroxide).
Serious (rare): Intestinal obstruction (with large doses), phosphate depletion (with prolonged or high-dose use), hypophosphataemia, osteomalacia (with long-term use).
Precautions & warnings
- Caution in chronic renal impairment (risk of aluminium accumulation)
- Caution in congestive heart failure, oedema, cirrhosis, and low sodium diets
- Caution in patients with recent gastrointestinal haemorrhage
- Maintain 2-3 hour gap with other medications (to avoid absorption interference)
- Caution during pregnancy and lactation
⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.