What is Magaldrate/simethicone?
Treating acid indigestion, heartburn, gas, and sour stomach. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Magaldrate/simethicone suspension is an antacid and antiflatulent combination. The antacid works by neutralizing stomach acid and increasing the pH of the stomach. The antiflatulent works by breaking up gas bubbles, which makes gas easier to eliminate.
Magaldrate/simethicone indications
Treating acid indigestion, heartburn, gas, and sour stomach. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Magaldrate/simethicone Suspension is an antacid and antiflatulent combination. The antacid works by neutralizing stomach acid and increasing the pH of the stomach. The antiflatulent works by breaking up gas bubbles, which makes gas easier to eliminate.
How should I use Magaldrate/simethicone?
Use Magaldrate/simethicone suspension as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Magaldrate/simethicone suspension may be taken with or without food.
- Shake well before using.
- If you miss a dose of Magaldrate/simethicone suspension and you are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Magaldrate/simethicone suspension.
Magaldrate/simethicone dosage
Magaldrate/simethicone / Simethicone Dosage
Applies to the following strengths: 540 mg-40 mg/5 mL; 480 mg-20 mg; 1080 mg-30 mg; 1080 mg-40 mg/5 mL
Usual Adult Dose for:
- Dyspepsia
- Flatulence
Additional dosage information:
- Renal Dose Adjustments
- Liver Dose Adjustments
- Precautions
- Dialysis
Usual Adult Dose for Dyspepsia
1 to 2 teaspoonfuls after meals and at bedtime.
Usual Adult Dose for Flatulence
1 to 2 teaspoonfuls after meals and at bedtime.
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
Magaldrate/simethicone should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment to avoid hypermagnesemia and toxicity.
Doses of simethicone greater than 500 mg a day are generally not recommended.
Dialysis
Data not available
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
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Magaldrate/simethicone interactions
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Magaldrate/simethicone Suspension. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), citrate salts (found in some calcium supplements, antacids, and laxatives), or quinidine because their actions and side effects may be increased by Magaldrate/simethicone Suspension
Bisphosphonates (eg, alendronic acid), cation exchange resins (eg, sodium polystyrene sulfonate), cephalosporins (eg, cefaclor), imidazoles (eg, fluconazole), mycophenolate, penicillamine, quinolones (eg, ciprofloxacin), tetracyclines (eg, doxycycline), or thyroid hormones because their effectiveness may be decreased by Magaldrate/simethicone Suspension
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Magaldrate/simethicone Suspension may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Magaldrate/simethicone side effects
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What are the possible side effects of Magaldrate/simethicone?
Applies to Magaldrate/simethicone / simethicone: suspension
Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Constipation; diarrhea; intestinal pain.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur while taking Magaldrate/simethicone / simethicone:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black, tarry stools; loss of appetite; muscle weakness; nausea; slow reflexes; vomiting; vomit that looks like coffee grounds.
Magaldrate/simethicone contraindications
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What is the most important information I should know about Magaldrate/simethicone?
Do NOT use Magaldrate/simethicone Suspension if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Magaldrate/simethicone Suspension.
you have a history of kidney problems.
you are taking citrate salts (found in some calcium supplements, antacids, and laxatives).
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Active ingredient matches for Magaldrate/simethicone:
Magaldrate/simethicone
List of Magaldrate/simethicone substitutes (brand and generic names) | Sort by popularity |
| Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
| Magaldrate/ simethicone suspension | |
| Magaldrate/Simethicone Suspension | |
| MAGEL-MPS (India) | |
| 150ml (Euphoric) | $ 0.28 |
| 450ml (Euphoric) | $ 0.54 |
| Magel-MPS Magaldrate 400 mg, simethicone60 mg/5 mL. SUSP / 150ml (Euphoric) | $ 0.28 |
| Magel-MPS Magaldrate 400 mg, simethicone60 mg/5 mL. SUSP / 450ml (Euphoric) | $ 0.54 |
| Magel-MPS Magaldrate 400 mg, simethicone60 mg/5 mL O-SUSP / 150ml (Euphoric) | $ 0.28 |
| Magel-MPS Magaldrate 400 mg, simethicone60 mg/5 mL. O-SUSP / 450ml (Euphoric) | $ 0.54 |
| MAGEL-MPS oral susp 150ml (Euphoric) | $ 0.28 |
| MAGEL-MPS oral susp 450ml (Euphoric) | $ 0.54 |
| Magel-MPS Magaldrate 400 mg, simethicone60 mg/5 mL. SUSP / 150ml (Euphoric) | $ 0.28 |
| Magel-MPS Magaldrate 400 mg, simethicone60 mg/5 mL. SUSP / 450ml (Euphoric) | $ 0.54 |
| Magel-MPS Magaldrate 400 mg, simethicone60 mg/5 mL O-SUSP / 150ml (Euphoric) | $ 0.28 |
| Magel-MPS Magaldrate 400 mg, simethicone60 mg/5 mL. O-SUSP / 450ml (Euphoric) | $ 0.54 |
| MAGSIM | |
| MAGSIM 480MG/50MG SYRUP 1 bottle / 200 ML syrup each (Zee Laboratories) | $ 0.57 |
| Magsim Syrup (Zee Laboratories) | $ 0.57 |
| MAGSIM MPS | |
| MAGSIM MPS 480MG/50MG SYRUP 1 bottle / 170 ML syrup each (Kenn Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd) | $ 0.70 |
| Magsim Mps Syrup (Kenn Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd) | $ 0.70 |
| MEGA | |
| MEGA 400MG/40MG TABLET 1 strip / 8 tablets each (Embiotic Laboratories Pvt Ltd) | $ 0.07 |
| Mega Flexon Tablet (Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd) | $ 0.07 |
| Mega Tablet (Embiotic Laboratories Pvt Ltd) | $ 0.01 |
| MEGA S | |
| MEGA S SYRUP 400MG/60 MG/5ML 1 bottle / 170 ML syrup each (Ronyd Healthcare Pvt Ltd) | $ 0.57 |
| Mega S Syrup (Ronyd Healthcare Pvt Ltd) | $ 0.57 |
| MEGAFRO-MPS (India) | |
| MEGAFRO-MPS oral susp 170ml (Medilente) | $ 0.65 |
| MEGASWISS | |
| MEGASWISS 800MG/50MG TABLET 1 strip / 10 tablets each (Swiss Pharma Pvt Ltd) | $ 0.14 |
| Megaswiss 800 mg/50 mg Tablet (Swiss Pharma Pvt Ltd) | $ 0.01 |
| MEGS | |
| MEGS SUSPENSION 1 bottle / 200 ML suspension each (Kentreck Laboratories Pvt Ltd) | $ 0.55 |
| MOSKA TAB (India) | |
| 80's (Moraceae) | $ 2.89 |
| Moska Tab Magaldrate 400 mg, simethicone20 mg. TAB / 80 (Moraceae) | $ 2.89 |
| Moska Tab Magaldrate 400 mg, simethicone20 mg. TAB / 8 (Moraceae) | $ 0.29 |
| MOSKA TAB tab 8's (Moraceae) | $ 0.29 |
| Moska Tab Magaldrate 400 mg, simethicone20 mg. TAB / 8 (Moraceae) | $ 0.29 |
| Moska Tab Magaldrate 400 mg, simethicone20 mg. TAB / 80 (Moraceae) | $ 2.89 |
| MYCID (India) | |
| 170ml (Core Gestra) | |
| Mycid Magaldrate 400 mg, simethicone20 mg/5 mL. O-Gel / 170ml (Core Gestra) | |
| MYCID oral gel 170ml (Core Gestra) | |
| Mycid Magaldrate 400 mg, simethicone20 mg/5 mL. O-Gel / 170ml (Core Gestra) | |
| NCA (India) | |
| 150's (Troikaa Parenterals Pvt. Ltd.) | $ 1.54 |
| Nca Magaldrate 800 mg, simethicone50 mg. TAB / 15 (Troikaa Parenterals Pvt. Ltd.) | $ 0.15 |
| Nca Magaldrate 800 mg, simethicone50 mg. TAB / 150 (Troikaa Parenterals Pvt. Ltd.) | $ 1.54 |
| NCA 800+50 Tablet (Troikaa Parenterals Pvt. Ltd.) | $ 0.03 |
| NCA 800MG/50MG TABLET 1 strip / 10 tablets each (Troikaa Parenterals Pvt. Ltd.) | $ 0.18 |
See 290 substitutes for Magaldrate/simethicone | |
References
- PubChem. "Simethicone". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sub... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- DrugBank. "Simethicone - DrugBank". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB09512 (accessed September 17, 2018).
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