Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
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Age: Adult |
Dose: Liquid – 2-4 teaspoonfuls Frequency: after meals and at bedtime as needed (up to 4 times a day) |
Child Dose
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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
- 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
Store below 25°C.
Data Sources
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