Entacid Plus - 200ml

Suspension

Pack Size : 1 Bottle x 1 Packet

Generics : Aluminium Oxide + Magnesium Hydroxide

Manufacturer : Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Best Price * TK 80.00

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Description

Generic Name

Aluminium Oxide + Magnesium Hydroxide

Precaution

Renal dysfunction, low phosphate diet, prolonged use.

Indication

Hyperacidity, Flatulence, Gastric ulcer, Duodenal ulcer, Gastritis, Stomach distension

Contra Indication

Hypophosphataemia.

Dose

N/A

Side Effect

Diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, vomiting.

Pregnancy Category

Name : Not Classified

Description

FDA has not yet classified the drug into a specified pregnancy category.

Mode of Action

Alumunium hydroxide acts on the HCl in the stomach by neutralization, forming aluminium chloride salt and water. Magnesium hydroxide increases peristaltic activity causing osmotic retention of fluids, thus resulting in bowel evacuation. It also reduces stomach acid by reacting with hydrochloric acid to form Mg chloride.

Interaction

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 Hydroxide: Decreases absorption of tetracyclines and biphosphonates. Separate administration of these and other drugs by around 2 hr.

Pregnancy Category Note

N/A

Adult Dose

Chew 1-2 tablets after meals and at bedtime as needed (up to 4 times a day). Do not take more than 16 tablets in 24 hours

Child Dose

N/A

Renal Dose

N/A

Administration

After meals and at bedtime as needed. For best results, drink a half glass of water or other liquid after each dose.

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