- Dyspepsia
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
- Sour stomach
- Gastric reflux
- Hiatal hernia
- Hyperacidity in peptic ulcers, gastritis and esophagitis
Dose:
- Adults and >12yrs: PO 10mL-20mL after meals and at bedtime
- 5-11yrs: PO 5-10mL after meals and at bedtime
Suspension:
- 480mg/20mg per 5mL
- 400mg/20mg per 5mL
Tablet:
- 400mg/20mg
- After taking the medication, drink a full glass of water.
- Shake well before use
Magaldrate: A hydroxymagnesium aluminate complex that is converted rapidly by gastric acid into magnesium hydroxide and aluminium hydroxide, which are absorbed poorly and thus provide a sustained antacid effect.
Simethicone: alters gas bubble surface tension hence disperses and prevents gas pockets in the GI system.
- Constipation
- Flatulence
- Stomach cramps
- Belching
- Hypersensitivity to ingredients
- Decreased kidney function
- Hypophosphatemia
- Ramipril
- Levothyroxine sodium
- Phenytoin
- Aluminum hydroxide
- Magnesium hydroxide
Drug Status
| Availability | OTC |
| Pregnancy | Safe to use |
| Breastfeeding | Safe to use |
| Schedule | Not controlled |
| BRAND NAME | STRENGTH | FORMULATION | PACK SIZE | MANUFACTURER | DISTRIBUTOR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maganta | 480mg/20mg per 5mL | Suspension | 200mL | Square Pharma | Ace Pharma |
| Magnacid Gel | 480mg/20mg per 5mL | Suspension | 100mL | Laboratory & Allied | Laboratory & Allied |
| Megacid (Cherry, Mint, Pineapple) | 400mg/20mg per 5mL | Suspension | 200mL | Prisma Pharma | Wessex Pharma |
| Novelta | 480mg/20mg per 5mL | Suspension | 200mL | Nextgen Pharma | Nextgen Pharma |
| Ulgel | FDC | Suspension | 170mL | Alembic Pharma | Europa Healthcare |
| Ulgel | 400mg/20mg | Orodispersible tablet | 240’s | Alembic Pharma | Europa Healthcare |