Friday, 11 May 2012

Aluminium hydroxide


Aluminium hydroxide

Class:antacid,antiflatulent

Indication

It provides relief from hyperacidity,dyspepsia,flatulence,esophagitis,hiatus hernia,distension,pregnancy heartburn and other dyspeptic conditions associated with or aggravated by hyperacidity and peptic activity.

Contra-indication

Antacid of any kind should not be given to patients receiving tetracycline since milk and salt of aluminium,magnicium,calcium and alkaline impair absorption.

Dosage

Adults and children over 12 years:1-2 teaspoonful four hourly,children 5-12 years:half the above dose.

Brands
Alumag forte,Dijex MP,Mucain,Mylanta-2.

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