G Antacid Suspension
Aluminium Oxide + Magnesium Trisilicate
200 mg + 250 mg/5 ml
Gonoshasthaya Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
| Pack size | 200ml bot |
|---|---|
| Retail Price | 30.00 |
Indications
Heartburn, Indigestion, Gastric Hyperacidity, Peptic ulcer disease, Gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD)
Adult Dose
Take 2-4 tsf after meals and at bedtime as needed (up to 4 times a day).
Administration
After meals and at bedtime as needed.
Contra Indications
Hypophosphataemia.
Precautions
Renal dysfunction, low phosphate diet, prolonged use.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Not Classi
Interactions
Aluminium Hydroxide: Enhanced absorption with citrates or ascorbic acid. Decreases absorption of allopurinol, tetracyclines, quinolones, cephalosporins, biphosphonate derivatives, corticosteroids, cyclosporin, delavirdine, Fe salts, imidazole antifungals, isoniazid, mycophenolate, penicillamine, phosphate supplements, phenytoin, phenothiazines, trientine.
Magnesium Trisilicate: None well documented.
Adverse Effects
Diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, vomiting.
Mechanism of Action
Aluminum hydroxide: Neutralizes stomach hydrocloride to form AlCl3 salt plus water; increases gastric pH. Magnesium Trisilicate neutralizes gastric acidity by increasing gastric pH
Note
G Antacid 200 mg + 250 mg/5 ml Suspension manufactured by Gonoshasthaya Pharmaceuticals Ltd.. Its generic name is Aluminium Oxide + Magnesium Trisilicate.