Magalcon Plus

Magaldrate + Simethicone ·Ethical Drugs Limited·Oral Suspension

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Packages & prices

Pack	Price	Details
200 ml bottle	৳	200 ml bottle: BDT 100.00

Administration

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.

Effects

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

Over dosage with this formulation is a rare case.

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.