Composition:
Each teaspoonful (5 ml) contains:
Magaldrate .............................. 480mg
Simethicone ............................ 100mg
Sodium alginate ........................ 50mg
Properties:
Sedomag combines three active ingredient:
Magaldrate is a combination of aluminum and
magnesium hydroxide sulphate.
It provides the advantages of a true buffer
antacid and not simply a neutralizing agent.
It has a rapid action with high acid consuming capacity but without
alkalinization or acid rebound.
Simethicone reduces the surface tension of gas bubbles,
causing thrm to coalesce. in antacid
preparation simethicone showed marked
defoaming properties.
Sodium alginate is slowly soluble in water
forming viscous colloidal solution. It is
used with antacid in management of
gastro-esophageal reflux.
Indications:
► For the relief of upset stomach associated with heartburn, sour stomach and / or acid indigestion.
► For the relief of hyperacidity associated with peptic ulcer, gastritis, peptic esophagitis and hiatal hemia.
► For gastro-esophageal reflux.
► For the relief of flatulence and meteorism.
► For the elimination of gas air or foam from the GIT prior to radiography.
► For postoperative gas pain and for use in endoscopic examinations.
Precautions:
Some medical conditions may interact with
Magaldrate/Simethicone Suspension. Tell your
doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical
conditions, especially if any of the
following apply to you:
► You are allergic to any ingredient in Magaldrate/Simethicone Suspension
► if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
► You are a patient with kidney problems except under the advice & supervision of a physician
► if you are on a low-magnesium diet
Drug interactions:
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with
Magaldrate/Simethicone Suspension. Tell your
health care provider if you are taking any
other medicines, especially any of the
following:
► Anticoagulants
(eg, warfarin), citrate salts (found in some
calcium supplements, antacids, and
laxatives), or quinidine
because their
actions and side effects may be increased by
Magaldrate/Simethicone Suspension
► Bisphosphonates
(eg, alendronic acid), cation exchange
resins (eg, sodium polystyrene sulfonate),
cephalosporins (eg,
cefaclor), imidazoles
(eg, fluconazole), mycophenolate,
penicillamine, quinolones (eg,
ciprofloxacin), tetracyclines (eg,
doxycycline), or thyroid hormones because
their effectiveness may be decreased by
Magaldrate/Simethicone Suspension
Dosage and administration:
The bottle containing the preparation should
be shaken thoroughly before use.
One or two teaspoonfuls between meals and at
bedtime.
Side effects:
there is no side effects.
Warning:
► Keep at temperature not exceeding 30°C.
► Keep out of reach of children.
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