Magaldrate

Magaldrate is used to treat a sour stomach, acid indigestion, heartburn and gas. It is an antacid that neutralizes the stomach acid and slowly increases the pH level of the stomach.

Taking anticoagulants and citrate salts may increase the side effects of Magaldrate. Let your doctor know if you are on a low magnesium diet, have appendicitis, kidney and bowel problems, and rectal bleeding. If you have an allergy to Magaldrate or any related medication and food, let your doctor know.

It is in the form of a suspension liquid that can be taken with or without food. Never take a double dose of Magaldrate, it is better that you skip it till the next time you can take it. Remember to ask the doctor any queries that you may have about the medicine and the course of the treatment.

There are very few possible side effects of Magaldrate that include intestinal pain, constipation and diarrhea. More serious side effects that need medical attention are loss of appetite, tarry stools, slow reflexes, vomiting and rashes.

• Bloating

• Coating On Tongue

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Magaldrate as ingredient

• Megs Suspension

  Kentreck Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• Koolox 400 Mg/60 Mg Liquid

  Anhox Healthcare Pvt Ltd

• Rantac Mps 400 Mg/20 Mg Syrup

  J B Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Ranidom O Suspension

  Mankind Pharma Ltd

• Merigel Suspension

  Ind Swift Laboratories Ltd

• Ulgel Suspension Saunf

  Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Swicain Liquid

  Ind Swift Laboratories Ltd

• Megaswiss 800 Mg/50 Mg Tablet

  Swiss Pharma Pvt Ltd

• Engel D Suspension

  Endocard India Pvt Ltd

• Mega Tablet

  Embiotic Laboratories Pvt Ltd

This medicine is an antacid drug. It is primarily used to treat esophagitis, duodenal and gastric ulcers. The aluminium magnesium hydroxide present in this medicine neutralizes gastric acid and increases gastric ph which in turn inactivates pepsin.