ACTIVATED POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE+MAGALDRATE belongs to a group of medicines called antacids and antiflatulents used to treat acidity, dyspepsia (indigestion), flatulence (gas), heartburn and stomach upset. The stomach is usually protected from the acid by a mucous layer. In some cases, the mucous layer gets eroded due to excess acid production, which leads to complications like acidity and heartburn.
ACTIVATED POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE+MAGALDRATE contains Magaldrate (antacid) and Activated Polydimethylsiloxane (antiflatulent). Magaldrate works by neutralising excess stomach acid. Activated Polydimethylsiloxane lowers the surface tension of gas bubbles, thereby facilitating gas expulsion through flatus or belching (burping). It also prevents the accumulation and formation of gas in the digestive tract.
Use ACTIVATED POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE+MAGALDRATE in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. ACTIVATED POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE+MAGALDRATE is generally safe to use. However, some may experience side effects like constipation, altered taste, bloating/gas, diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. Although not everyone experiences these side effects, please seek medical attention if they occur.
Let your doctor know if you have a history of inflammation/swelling of the pancreas (acute pancreatitis), intestinal bleeding, stomach ulcers, colostomy (opening in the large intestine) or ileostomy before starting ACTIVATED POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE+MAGALDRATE. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use ACTIVATED POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE+MAGALDRATE with proper consultation and caution. Safety and efficacy of ACTIVATED POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE+MAGALDRATE are not established in paediatric patients, therefore, please consult a doctor if you have any concerns.
Dyspepsia, flatulence, acidity, bloating, and heartburn.
ACTIVATED POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE+MAGALDRATE helps relieve digestive disorders and contains Magaldrate (antacid) and Activated Polydimethylsiloxane (antiflatulent). Magaldrate works by neutralising excess stomach acid. Activated Polydimethylsiloxane lowers the surface tension of gas bubbles, thereby facilitating gas expulsion through flatus or belching (burping). It also prevents the accumulation and formation of gas in the digestive tract. Thereby, ACTIVATED POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE+MAGALDRATE helps treat acidity, dyspepsia (indigestion), flatulence (gas), heartburn and stomach upset.
Let your doctor know if you use any other medicines before taking ACTIVATED POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE+MAGALDRATE. If you have a history of swelling/inflammation of the pancreas (acute pancreatitis), kidney problems, intestinal bleeding, stomach ulcers, blockage in the stomach or intestines, and colostomy or ileostomy, let your doctor know about it. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use ACTIVATED POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE+MAGALDRATE with proper consultation and caution. Alcohol consumption makes the stomach produce more acid, further leading to heartburn. Smoking can irritate the stomach lining; hence please avoid it. ACTIVATED POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE+MAGALDRATE should not be given to children as safety has not been established. Store ACTIVATED POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE+MAGALDRATE away from direct sunlight and a temperature not exceeding 25°C.
Drug-Drug Interaction: ACTIVATED POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE+MAGALDRATE may have interaction with cholesterol-lowering drugs (rosuvastatin), antacids (aluminium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide), antibiotics (nitrofurantoin, isoniazid), antipsychotics (chlorpromazine), pain killers (indomethacin), antiparkinson medicines (levodopa).
Drug-Food Interaction: Alcohol consumption makes the stomach produce more acid, leading to heartburn. Therefore, avoid alcohol intake.
Drug-Disease Interaction: ACTIVATED POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE+MAGALDRATE should be cautiously administered under medical guidance if you have any liver or kidney diseases, intestinal bleeding, stomach ulcers, blockage in the stomach or intestines, colostomy or ileostomy, and pancreatitis.
It is recommended to avoid alcohol while you are being treated with ACTIVATED POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE+MAGALDRATE. Alcohol consumption makes the stomach produce more acid, further leading to heartburn.
There is limited data on how the ACTIVATED POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE+MAGALDRATE affects pregnancy. Please consult your doctor if you plan to become pregnant or are already pregnant before starting ACTIVATED POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE+MAGALDRATE.
It is unknown if ACTIVATED POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE+MAGALDRATE is excreted into the breast milk while used by a breastfeeding mother. Please consult your doctor before taking ACTIVATED POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE+MAGALDRATE if you are breastfeeding.
Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience discomfort while using ACTIVATED POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE+MAGALDRATE until you feel better.
Please take ACTIVATED POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE+MAGALDRATE with caution and the doctor's advice if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions.
Please take ACTIVATED POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE+MAGALDRATE with caution and the doctor's advice if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions.
Safety and efficacy of ACTIVATED POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE+MAGALDRATE are not established in paediatric patients. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you have any concerns.
Dyspepsia (Indigestion): Indigestion is the inability to digest food and is associated with pain and discomfort in the stomach. Symptoms include bloating, abdominal pain, burning sensation in the stomach, gas, and belching.
Flatulence: It is the build-up of gas in the digestive system that can lead to abdominal discomfort.
Acidity: The stomach is usually protected from the acid by a mucous layer. In some cases, the mucous layer gets eroded due to excess acid production, which leads to complications like acidity. Due to this, acid frequently flows back into the food pipe (oesophagus). This backflow (acid reflux) irritates the food pipe and causes heartburn. Symptoms include heartburn, sour or bitter taste in the mouth and difficulty swallowing.