Magaldrate
Also known as: Aluminium Magnesium mydroxide sulphate.
Magaldrate is an oral antacid. Chemically Magaldrate is a combination of magnesium and aluminium hydroxide. it neutralizes and reduces gastric acid and relieves heartburn and indigestion.
Primary Characteristics
Magaldrate is also known as Aluminium Magnesium mydroxide sulphate..
It belongs to Metal Hydroxidesulphate.
It is also classified under Antacids .
Molecular Weight: 1097.3 · Solubility in Water: insoluble · Solubility in Alcohol: insoluble · Non-proprietary name: Magaldrate.
Pharmacokinetics
None recorded.
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Indications
Magaldrate is primarily indicated in conditions like Gastritis, Hyperacidity, Reflux oesophagitis.
Contraindications
Magaldrate is contraindicated in conditions like Kidney disease, Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Dosage
Magaldrate's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose | Single Dose | Frequency | Route | Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Dosage | ||||
| 2 g | 2 g | Every 24h | PO | |
| Paediatric Dosage (20kg) | ||||
| 14.4 mg/kg | 14.4 mg/kg | Every 6h | Oral | Not recommended under 6 yrs. |
| Neonatal Dosage (3kg) | ||||
| 0 – 0 | — | — | Not recommended in this age group | |
Drug Interactions
None recorded.
Side Effects
Magaldrate in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Hives, Nausea , Vomiting , Rashes, Muscular weakness .
Magaldrate is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Constipation , Diarrhea, Intestinal pain.
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Drug Classification
- 1.17.1.1 — Antacids & antiflatulents