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At a glance

Magaldrate + Simethicone Chewable — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.

Description

Magaldrate + Simethicone Chewable is a combination medicine used in the treatment of acidity, stomach ulcer, bloating. It neutralizes excessive acid in the stomach and helps in easy passage of gas. Magaldrate + Simethicone Chewable is taken with food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. The most common side effects are chalky taste, diarrhea, and constipation. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. To overcome constipation, you should add fiber-rich foods in your diet and stay hydrated. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Magaldrate + Simethicone Chewable is a combination of two medicines: Magaldrate and simethicone. Magaldrate is an inorganic salt that neutralises the excess acid in stomach. Simethicone is an antifoaming medicine which disintegrates gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas.

Indications

• Acidity • Stomach ulcers • Bloating

Mechanism of action

Magaldrate is a hydroxymagnesium aluminate complex that is rapidly converted in gastric acid to magnesium and aluminium hydroxide, which is poorly absorbed and provides a sustained antacid effect with balanced efects on intestinal motility; increases lower esophageal sphincter tone and inhibits smooth muscle contraction and gastric emptying. Simethicone allows gas bubbles in the stomach and intestines to come together more easily, which allows for easier passage of gas.

Dosage

Adult Dose: Oral Adult Tablet: 1-3 tablet, after meals and at bed time. Child Dose: Oral Children 12 years and older: Tablet: 1-3 tablet, after meals and at bed time.

Administration

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Magaldrate + Simethicone Chewable is to be taken with food.

Side effects

Common: • Chalky taste • Diarrhea • Constipation

Precautions & warnings

[SAFE] Magaldrate + Simethicone Chewable does not usually affect your ability to drive. It is better to take it after food or as suggested by the doctor. Some healthy tips to prevent acidity from happening: Do not take Magaldrate + Simethicone Chewable at least 2 hours before or after taking other medicines. It may interact with other medicines. Talk to your doctor if you notice any signs of appendicitis such as lower abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, nausea, and vomiting.

Contraindications

Patients with known hypersensitivity to magnesium and aluminium. It is also contraindicated in patients with impaired renal functions.

Drug interactions

Magaldrate may negatively influence drugs like tetracyclines, benzodiazepines, and indomethacin. High doses or prolonged usage may lead to an increment of defecation and a reduction in feces consistence. In some cases it can alter the functionality of the gastrointestinal tract, occasionally provoking constipation or diarrhea.

Food interactions

[UNSAFE] It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Magaldrate + Simethicone Chewable.

Use in pregnancy

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Information regarding the use of Magaldrate + Simethicone Chewable during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Use in lactation

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Magaldrate + Simethicone Chewable is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Renal / hepatic impairment

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] There is limited information available on the use of Magaldrate + Simethicone Chewable in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. [CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] There is limited information available on the use of Magaldrate + Simethicone Chewable in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Common questions

Suffering from indigestion, bloating , acidity ,pain in abdomen,uneasiness in left upper abdomen , gastric and pinching pain in left part of body Take syrup Ulgel 10 ml three times a day for 2 weekSyrup astozyme 10 ml three times a day for 2 weekRabekind dsr once daily empty stomach for 3 week gastick and digest problem and acidity rabekind DSR once daily in empty stomach for 3 weeksyrup ULGEL 10ml twice daily before food for 2 weke I have continuous acidity ,affected stomach, mouth, pain in head. syrup ULGEL 10ml 3 times with food for 15 daysOMEZ D once daily in empty stomach for 15 daysCOBADEX CZS twice daily for 3 weeks Vomiting most of the time, heavy hunger or acidity feel every day. Problem persist from past 1 year, taking anti acidic tablets regularly but no use. RABEKIND DSR once daily in empty stomach for 10 daysSyrup ULGEL 10ml twice daily with food for 2 weeks very acidity. Not Digestive, I take 'Pantocid D' daily But I don't relief this problem Take syrup ULGEL 10 ml three times a day before meals for 2 weekTake Sompraz d once daily empty stomach for 2 week Suffering from Mouth ulcers from 2 days BETADINE GARGLE MOUTH WASH twice daily for 1 weekcobadex CZS once daily for 2 weekssyrup ULGEL 10ml with food twice daily for 1 week Sir after eating anything or even after drinking water, it pains me a lot starting from my left side of stomach to left shoulder what is the problem sir?? Take omez d empty stomach for 2 wrkUlgel 15 ml two times daily for 1 weeek I am suffering with stomach pain and burning. I feel acidity problem and I have constipation problem. sompraz d once daily in empty stomach for 3 weeksUprise D3 60 k once a week for 4 weeksyrup ULGEL 15ml three times daily 30 minutes before every meal for 2 week

⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.