ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE+MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE+OXETHAZAINE+SIMETHICONE belongs to a group of medicines called antacids used to treat acidity, heartburn, indigestion, gastritis (inflammation of the stomach), stomach ulcers, and bloating. The abdomen is usually protected from acid by a mucous layer. In some cases, due to excess acid production, the mucous layer gets eroded, which leads to complications like acidity and heartburn. Bloating occurs when the abdomen is filled with gas or air.
ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE+MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE+OXETHAZAINE+SIMETHICONE contains Aluminium hydroxide, Magnesium hydroxide, Oxethazaine, and Simethicone. Aluminium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide work by neutralising excess stomach acid. Oxethazaine exerts a numbing effect, thereby providing relief from pain due to ulcers or acidic injury in the stomach. Simethicone works by decreasing the surface tension of gas bubbles, thereby facilitating the expulsion of gas through flatus or belching (burping). It also prevents the accumulation and formation of gas in the digestive tract. Together, ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE+MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE+OXETHAZAINE+SIMETHICONE provides relief from acidity.
You are advised to take ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE+MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE+OXETHAZAINE+SIMETHICONE for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as constipation and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE+MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE+OXETHAZAINE+SIMETHICONE is not recommended for children as safety has not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE+MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE+OXETHAZAINE+SIMETHICONE as it could lead to increased acidity. Talk to your doctor if your condition does not improve despite taking ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE+MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE+OXETHAZAINE+SIMETHICONE for 2 weeks. Inform your doctor regarding other prescription, non-prescription and herbal medicines you are taking to prevent any side effects/interactions.
Acidity, heartburn, indigestion, gastritis (inflammation of the stomach), stomach ulcers, bloating.
ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE+MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE+OXETHAZAINE+SIMETHICONE is a combination of four drugs: Aluminium hydroxide (antacid), magnesium hydroxide (antacid), oxethazaine (local anaesthetic), and simethicone (anti-foaming agent). ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE+MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE+OXETHAZAINE+SIMETHICONE belongs to a group of medicines called antacids used to treat acidity, heartburn, indigestion, gastritis (inflammation of the stomach), bloating, and stomach ulcers. Aluminium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide work by neutralising excess stomach acid. Oxethazaine exerts a numbing effect, thereby providing relief from pain due to ulcers or acidic injury in the stomach. Simethicone works by decreasing the surface tension of gas bubbles, thereby facilitating the expulsion of gas through flatus or belching (burping). It also prevents the accumulation and formation of gas in the digestive tract. Together, ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE+MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE+OXETHAZAINE+SIMETHICONE provides relief from acidity.
Do not take ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE+MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE+OXETHAZAINE+SIMETHICONE if you are allergic to any of its components, if you are debilitated (very weak); if you have severe stomach pain, partially or fully blocked bowel. Inform your doctor if you have low phosphate levels, high magnesium levels, kidney or liver problems, if you are on a low-phosphate diet or if you are taking antibiotics such as doxycycline, oxytetracycline, levofloxacin, ciprofloxacin. Avoid taking foods and drinks containing citrates along with ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE+MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE+OXETHAZAINE+SIMETHICONE as it might lead to increased serum levels of aluminium which can be harmful. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE+MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE+OXETHAZAINE+SIMETHICONE should not be given to children as safety has not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE+MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE+OXETHAZAINE+SIMETHICONE as it could lead to increased acidity.
Drug-Drug Interactions: ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE+MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE+OXETHAZAINE+SIMETHICONE may have interaction with pain killers (aspirin), antibiotics (doxycycline, oxytetracycline, levofloxacin, ciprofloxacin), anti-asthma (albuterol, ipratropium), anti-diabetic (glipizide), and vitamins (ascorbic acid, ergocalciferol, cholecalciferol).
Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid taking citrates along with ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE+MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE+OXETHAZAINE+SIMETHICONE as it might lead to increased serum levels of aluminium.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have constipation, inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal obstruction disorder, or renal dysfunction.
Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE+MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE+OXETHAZAINE+SIMETHICONE. Alcohol intake leads to increased production of stomach acid, thereby increasing acidity and heartburn.
Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Consult your doctor before taking ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE+MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE+OXETHAZAINE+SIMETHICONE; your doctor will decide whether ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE+MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE+OXETHAZAINE+SIMETHICONE can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.
It is not known if ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE+MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE+OXETHAZAINE+SIMETHICONE affects your ability to drive. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.
Consult your doctor before taking ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE+MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE+OXETHAZAINE+SIMETHICONE if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Consult your doctor before taking ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE+MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE+OXETHAZAINE+SIMETHICONE if you have kidney problems or any concerns regarding this.
ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE+MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE+OXETHAZAINE+SIMETHICONE should not be given to children as the safety and effectiveness were not established.
The stomach is usually protected from acid by a mucous layer. In some cases, due to excess acid production, the mucous layer gets eroded, 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. Indigestion is the feeling of fullness. It occurs due to slow gastric emptying. Symptoms include stomach pain, bloating, heartburn, nausea and vomiting. Bloating occurs when the abdomen is filled with gas or air. Flatulence occurs when gas collects inside the digestive system.