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Indication

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Adult Dose

Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Age: Adult
Dose: Liquid – 2-4 teaspoonfuls
Frequency: after meals and at bedtime as needed (up to 4 times a day)

Child Dose

Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Indication: Heartburn, sour stomach, acid indigestion, upset stomach
Age: 12 years and older
Dose: Teaspoonsful – 2-4 teaspoonsful
Frequency: Four times a day
Note: By mouth (oral). Maximum Dose: 16 teaspoonsful in 24 hours
Administration
  • Take after meals and at bedtime as needed
  • Take with half a glass of water
Side Effect

Drug Interaction

Drug NameRisk Factors
Citrates, Ascorbic acid
Enhanced absorption of Aluminium Hydroxide
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
Decreases absorption

Disease Interaction

Disease NameRisk Factors
Hypophosphataemia
Can worsen phosphate deficiency

Pregnancy

Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store below 25°C.

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