DIMETHICONE+MAGALDRATE belongs to a group of medicines called antacids, antiulcerants used to treat acidity, bloating, indigestion, heartburn and stomach upset. 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 and heartburn.
DIMETHICONE+MAGALDRATE is a combination of two drugs: Magaldrate (antacid) and Dimethicone (anti-flatulent). Magaldrate works by neutralising excess stomach acid. Dimethicone 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.
You are advised to take DIMETHICONE+MAGALDRATE for as long as your doctor has suggested it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as constipation, diarrhoea and intestinal pain. 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.
Inform your doctor before taking DIMETHICONE+MAGALDRATE if you have kidney problems, intestinal bleeding, stomach ulcers, blockage in the stomach or intestines, Alzheimer's dementia (impairment of memory), colostomy or ileostomy. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. DIMETHICONE+MAGALDRATE should not be given to children as the safety have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with DIMETHICONE+MAGALDRATE as it could lead to increased acidity.
Acidity, bloating, indigestion, heartburn and gas
DIMETHICONE+MAGALDRATE belongs to a group of medicines called antacids, antiulcerants used to treat acidity, bloating, indigestion, heartburn and gas. DIMETHICONE+MAGALDRATE is a combination of two drugs: Magaldrate (antacid) and Dimethicone (anti-flatulent). Magaldrate works by neutralising excess stomach acid. Dimethicone 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.
Do not take DIMETHICONE+MAGALDRATE if you are allergic to DIMETHICONE+MAGALDRATE or any of its contents. Inform your doctor before taking DIMETHICONE+MAGALDRATE if you have kidney problems, intestinal bleeding, stomach ulcers, blockage in the stomach or intestines, Alzheimer's dementia (impairment of memory), colostomy or ileostomy. Avoid taking aluminium and magnesium-containing antacids with DIMETHICONE+MAGALDRATE. Aluminium-containing antacids, along with DIMETHICONE+MAGALDRATE could lead to constipation and intestinal obstruction, whereas magnesium-containing antacids might cause diarrhoea. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. DIMETHICONE+MAGALDRATE should not be given to children as safety has not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with DIMETHICONE+MAGALDRATE as it could lead to increased acidity.
Drug-Drug Interactions: DIMETHICONE+MAGALDRATE may interact with statins (rosuvastatin), antacids (aluminium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide), antibiotics (nitrofurantoin, isoniazid), antipsychotic (Chlorpromazine), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (indomethacin), antiparkinson (levodopa)
Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption. Alcohol intake leads to increased production of stomach acid, thereby increasing acidity and heartburn.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have constipation, diarrhoea and renal dysfunction.
Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking DIMETHICONE+MAGALDRATE. Alcohol intake leads to increased production of stomach acid, thereby increasing acidity and heartburn.
Please consult your doctor before taking DIMETHICONE+MAGALDRATE if you are pregnant. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.
Consult your doctor before taking DIMETHICONE+MAGALDRATE, your doctor will decide whether DIMETHICONE+MAGALDRATE can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.
DIMETHICONE+MAGALDRATE does not affect your ability to drive.
Consult your doctor before taking DIMETHICONE+MAGALDRATE if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Consult your doctor before taking DIMETHICONE+MAGALDRATE if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
DIMETHICONE+MAGALDRATE should not be given to children as the safety and effectiveness were not established.
DIMETHICONE+MAGALDRATE contains magaldrate, which might affect test results of X-ray, CT scan, and MRI scan taken using radioactive dye. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking DIMETHICONE+MAGALDRATE.
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. Flatulence and bloating occur due to the accumulation of gas or air in the digestive system.