Marlox Plus Tablet

Magaldrate + Simethicone Chewable

Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Pack size	100's pack
Unite Price	3 BDT

Indications

Marlox Plus Tablet is used for: Heartburn, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Gastritis, Peptic ulcers, GERD

Adult Dose

Oral Adult Tablet: 1-3 tablet, after meals and at bed time.

Child Dose

Oral Children 12 years and older: Tablet: 1-3 tablet, after meals and at bed time.

Renal Dose

Administration

Take between meals & at bedtime.

Contra Indications

Patients with known hypersensitivity to magnesium and aluminium. It is also contraindicated in patients with impaired renal functions.

Precautions

Care should be taken in decreased kidney function, hypophosphataemia and weak people.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Magaldrate may negatively influence drugs like tetracyclines, benzodiazepines, and indomethacin. High doses or prolonged usage may lead to an increment of defecation and a reduction in feces consistence. In some cases it can alter the functionality of the gastrointestinal tract, occasionally provoking constipation or diarrhea.

Side Effects

Side effects of Magaldrate + Simethicone Chewable : Aluminum oxide Chalky taste, Constipation, Fecal impaction, Stomach cramps Frequency Not Defined Aluminum oxide Nausea, Vomiting, Aluminum intoxication, Hypophosphatemia, Osteomalacia, Magnesium oxide Diarrhea, Hypermagnesemia

Mode of Action

Magaldrate is a hydroxymagnesium aluminate complex that is rapidly converted in gastric acid to magnesium and aluminium hydroxide, which is poorly absorbed and provides a sustained antacid effect with balanced efects on intestinal motility; increases lower esophageal sphincter tone and inhibits smooth muscle contraction and gastric emptying. Simethicone allows gas bubbles in the stomach and intestines to come together more easily, which allows for easier passage of gas.

Note

Marlox Plus Tablet generic name is Magaldrate + Simethicone Chewable. Marlox Plus Tablet is manufactured by Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Marlox Plus is availble in all over Bangladesh. Mes BD drug index information on Marlox Plus Tablet is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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