Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Age: Adult |
Dose: Tablet – 1-2 tablets Frequency: up to 4 times a day, after meals and at bedtime as needed Note: Do not take more than 16 tablets in 24 hours. Chew tablets. |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Indication: Symptomatic relief of dyspepsia Age: Child over 5 years |
Dose: Tablet – Half a tablet Frequency: 3 times daily Note: Route: Oral |
Administration
- Take after meals
- Take at bedtime as needed
Side Effect
- Diarrhoea
- constipation
- nausea
- vomiting
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Citrates, Ascorbic acid
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Enhanced absorption of Aluminium Hydroxide
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Allopurinol, Tetracyclines, Quinolones, Cephalosporins (Cephalothin, Cefazolin, Cefadroxil, Cefuroxime, Ceftriaxone, Cefotaxime), Biphosphonate derivatives, Corticosteroids (Prednisone, Prednisolone, Methylprednisolone, Dexamethasone, Hydrocortisone), Cyclosporin, Delavirdine, Fe salts, ImidAzole Antifungals (Fluconazole, Itraconazole, Ketoconazole, Voriconazole, Posaconazole), Isoniazid, Mycophenolate, Penicillamine, Phosphate supplements, Phenytoin, Phenothiazines, Trientine
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Decreases absorption
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Hypophosphataemia
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Can worsen phosphate deficiency
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture.
Data Sources
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