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Alugel

Form: Tablet

Generic Name: Aluminium Hydroxide + Magnesium Hydroxide

Company: Cosmic Pharma Ltd.

MRP:৳ 0.0   (Tablet)

Is Antibiotic: No

Indications

Alugel is used to treat hyperacidity, peptic ulcers, gastritis, heartburn, sour stomach, and dyspepsia.

Pharmacology

This medicine is a well-balanced combination of non-systemic antacids that are effective and easy to take. Alugel helps relieve symptoms of hyperacidity, such as heartburn, sour stomach, and acid ingestion, without causing side effects like constipation or diarrhea. The two ingredients work together to neutralize stomach acid. Aluminium Hydroxide acts slowly, with a prolonged effect, and Magnesium Hydroxide works more gradually but steadily. These preparations also protect the stomach and duodenum, helping ulcers heal by forming a coating over the affected area.

Dosage & Administration

Tablet: Two tablets 1-3 hours after a meal and before bedtime, or as prescribed by your doctor.

Suspension: Two teaspoonfuls 1-3 hours after a meal and at bedtime, or as prescribed by your doctor.

Interaction

This medicine may reduce the absorption of the following drugs: Azithromycin, cefpodoxime, ciprofloxacin, isoniazid, rifampicin, norfloxacin, ofloxacin, pivampicillin, tetracyclines, Gabapentin, phenytoin, Itraconazole, ketoconazole, Chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine, and Phenothiazines.

Contraindications

Alugel is not recommended for people with low phosphate levels (hypophosphataemia). Alugel should also not be used in cases of alkalosis, hypermagnesaemia, or abdominal bloating caused by intestinal obstruction.

Side Effects

Long-term use of this antacid may cause alkaluria, which can increase the risk of kidney stones due to the precipitation of calcium phosphate.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Alugel is recommended to avoid using antacid preparations during the first trimester of pregnancy.

Precautions & Warnings

Antacids can reduce the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics. Therefore, they should not be taken together.

Overdose Effects

No specific overdose effects have been reported.

Therapeutic Class

Antacids

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C, away from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

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