Marlox Plus – Magaldrate + Simethicone

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Marlox Plus

480 mg+20 mg Chewable Tablet Antacids, Anti-dyspeptic/Carminatives
৳3.00
per unit
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This is a combination medicine used for heartburn, acidity, and stomach gas. It works by neutralizing excess stomach acid and breaking up gas bubbles for quick relief. It is generally considered safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding but consult a doctor first.

Indications

This is indicated to relieve symptoms of dyspepsia, heartburn, acid indigestion, sour stomach, gastroesophageal reflux and hiatal hernia. It is also prescribed in hyperacidity associated with peptic ulcers, gastritis and esophagitis. Magaldrate may be given to children if necessary. Also indicated for the relief of flatulence, abdominal distension and windy colic.

Pharmacology

This is a combination of magaldrate and simethicone. Magaldrate (magnesium aluminium compound i.e. Hydroxymagnesium Aluminate), which neutralizes gastric acid extraordinarily quickly without raising the pH above 5-6. It also decreases the activity of pepsin in gastric secretion. Besides this, simethicone, the another component of Marlox Plus, enables the gas buble to coalesce and give relief from flatulence.

Dosage & Administration

Important:
Do not take any medication without a doctor's prescription. Self-medication can be dangerous.
Tablet: 1-4 chewable tablets, 20 to 60 minutes after meals and at bedtime, or as directed by the physician.
Suspension: 2-4 teaspoonfuls (10-20 ml) of suspension, 20 to 60 minutes after meals and at bed time, or as directed by the physician.

Interaction

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.

Contraindications

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

Side Effects

Gastrointestinal side-effects are uncommon. Occasionally, if excessive amount is consumed, diarrhea, constipation or regurgitation may occur.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Magaldrate may be used in pregnancy if indicated however one should avoid excessive dosage. Magaldrate may pass into breast milk but has not been reported to cause problem in nursing babies.

Precautions & Warnings

Care should be taken in decreased kidney function, hypophosphataemia and weak people.

Overdose Effects

Over dosage with this formulation is a rare case.

Storage Conditions

Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

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