Aluminium Phosphate and Simethicone

Antacid, Antiflatulent · Antacid/Antiflatulent

Indications

Peptic ulcer, hiatus hernia, acute and chronic recurrent gastritis, dyspepsia, all other forms of gastric hyperacidity and flatulence.

Dosage

Susp: Adults: 1 or 2 tsp. Children: Above 6 yr, 1 tsp; Under 6 yr, not recommended. All preferably one and three hr after meals and at bedtime.

Adverse Effects

Diarrhoea, constipation, vomiting, nausea, intestinal obstruction (large dose).

Risk Factor (Pregnancy/Lactation)

Pregnancy: Risk cannot be ruled out. Lactation: Caution advised or effect undetermined. Precautions: Low phosphate diet, renal impairment.

Interactions

May alter absorption of tetracyclines, Fe salts, H2-receptor antagonists, INH, warfarin, quinidine.

Pharmacokinetics

ALUMINIUM PHOSPHATE: Absorption: Minimal. Excretion: Faeces. SIMETHICONE: Absorption: Not absorbed into the blood stream. Metabolism: Not metabolized. Bioavailability: None. Excretion: Excreted unchanged in faeces.

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