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What is Magaldrate + Simethicone used for?
Magaldrate + Simethicone is usually taken to treat acid reflux, hyperacidity, sour belching, heartburn, gas, bloating, and indigestion. It also reduces symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), oesophagitis, and gastritis. It is mostly taken after food or during bedtime to reduce abdominal discomfort after meals.
How does Magaldrate + Simethicone work?
This medicine combination had Magaldrate, which reduces extra buildup of gastric hydrochloric acid. Working as a synthetic antacid, it elevates intragastric pH levels to reduce irritation of the gastric mucosa and oesophageal caused due to the gastric acid excess. Simethicone reduces gas bubbles in the lower surface of the gastrointestinal tract, reducing tension in the abdomen with its anti-foaming agent. This helps the gas to exit quickly through flatulence and belching.
What are the Magaldrate + Simethicone ingredients and available forms?
This medicine has aluminium–magnesium complex antacid, which is Magaldrate. It also has anti-flatulent properties from Simethicone, which is another active ingredient besides Magaldrate. These are available as oral suspensions mostly, with variations such as gel sachets, chewable tablets, etc. the medicine contains Simethicone 20mg per 5ml and Magaldrate 400mg, but the dose and strength may differ from a manufacturer and another.
How long does the treatment with Magaldrate + Simethicone last?
This medicine is taken for symptomatic relief from gastric juice and acidity excess. Due to the gastric problems, the nature of treatment is focused on reducing gas, heartburn, inflammation, and other conditions such as symptoms of dyspepsia, GERD, etc. It is taken for a few days to a few weeks depending on severity of the symptoms. Do not take it for the long term, as this medicine is for short-term use.
How long does Magaldrate + Simethicone take to act?
The antacid effect and gas release is quick within a few minutes of intake. Simethicone breaks down the gas bubbles quickly to help pass the gas through belching or flatulence. Doing so gives faster relief from gastric burning and abdominal bloating or discomfort. The time taken for complete relief or action will depend on the timing of intake, food taken before, and severity of symptoms.
What are the Magaldrate + Simethicone benefits?
With double action, thanks to two components such as Simethicone and Magaldrate, this medicine offers quick relief from heartburn, hyperacidity, and other stomach discomforts due to excess of gastric acid. It reduces bloating, abdominal fullness, and intestinal pain caused from gas. It makes the gas pass out soon and reduces discomfort post meals or otherwise. It also controls the symptoms of gastric irritation due to acid excess, GERD, and dyspepsia.
What is the Magaldrate + Simethicone dosage and administration?
The dose for adults is one to two chewable tablets or 5ml to 10ml of the oral liquid taken one to two hours after food or at bedtime. The dose should not exceed what is recommended by a healthcare professional. This medicine must be taken with caution in elderly, children, and those with pre-existing chronic conditions. If taking oral medicine, shake the bottle well before use.
What are the Magaldrate + Simethicone side effects?
Common side effects are nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhoea, stomach cramps, metallic or chalky taste, and minor changes in bowel habits. In rare cases, such as high dose, long-term use, or kidney disorders, the medicine may lead to issues or allergic reactions to the buildup of magnesium or aluminum.
What are precautions and contraindications of Magaldrate + Simethicone?
The contraindications are individuals with hypermagnesaemia, severe kidney disorders, allergy to the medicine ingredients, and hypophosphataemia. Caution must be taken when using this medicine for people lactating, pregnant, or with a kidney disease, or using interacting medicines such as bisphosphonates, levothyroxine, iron, certain antibiotics, etc.
