Stoma
Form: Tablet
Strength: 250mg+400mg
Generic Name: Aluminium Hydroxide + Magnesium Hydroxide
Company: Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
MRP:৳ 0.54 (Tablet)
Is Antibiotic: No
Indications
Stoma 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. Stoma 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
Stoma is not recommended for people with low phosphate levels (hypophosphataemia). Stoma 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
Stoma 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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