Composition:
Each chewable tablet contains: Magaldrate.......................... 480 mg

Properties:
Magaldrate antacid, is a combination of aluminum and magnesium hydroxides and sulfates that neutralizes hydrochloric acid in gastric secretions. The combination of aluminum hydroxide with magnesium hydroxide has the advantages of a rapid onset ( due to magnesium hydroxide ) and the long duration of ( aluminum hydroxide ). Meanwhile the constipation and delayed gastric emptying produced by ( aluminum hydroxide ) is opposed by the reverse effect of ( magnesium hydroxide).

Indications:
Magaldrate is used to prevent and relieve pain in gastrointestinal disorders associated with gastric hyperacidity as in:
► Dyspepsia.
► Gastro- Esophageal Reflux disease.
► Peptic ulcer.

Contraindications: Renal failure.

Precautions:
In patients with chronic renal failure especially children who received large doses of aluminum hydroxide, osteomalacia, encephalopathy and microcytic anemia have been associated with aluminum accumulation .

Adverse effects:
Constipation or diarrhea.
Osteomalacia, encephalopathy and microcytic anemia in patients with renal failure.

interactions:
Oral citrates increase aluminum absorption from the gastrointestinal tract.
Ascorbic acid enhances aluminum absorption from the gastrointestinal tract.
Due to its content of aluminum hydroxide, Magaldrate decreases the absorption of some other drugs from the gastrointestinal tract, thus it is advised to be used 2 - 3 hours before or after the intake of other drugs.

Dosage and route of administration & duration:
1 - 2 tablets to be chewed 2 - 3 times daily.

Storage:
Keep at temp. not exceeding 30ºC
Keep out of reach of children.

Presentation:
Box of 1000 tablets.
Box of 20 tablets.