Acedone-Z Tablet

Aluminium Oxide + Magnesium Hydroxide

250 mg + 400 mg

Zenith Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Pack size	250's pack
Unite Price	0.42 BDT

Indications

Acedone-Z Tablet is used for: Hyperacidity, Flatulence, Gastric ulcer, Duodenal ulcer, Gastritis, Stomach distension

Adult Dose

Chew 1-2 tablets after meals and at bedtime as needed (up to 4 times a day). Do not take more than 16 tablets in 24 hours

Child Dose

Renal Dose

Administration

After meals and at bedtime as needed. For best results, drink a half glass of water or other liquid after each dose.

Contra Indications

Hypophosphataemia.

Precautions

Renal dysfunction, low phosphate diet, prolonged use.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Aluminium Hydroxide: Enhanced absorption with citrates or ascorbic acid. Decreases absorption of allopurinol, tetracyclines, quinolones, cephalosporins, biphosphonate derivatives, corticosteroids, cyclosporin, delavirdine, Fe salts, imidazole antifungals, isoniazid, mycophenolate, penicillamine, phosphate supplements, phenytoin, phenothiazines, trientine. Magnesium Hydroxide: Decreases absorption of tetracyclines and biphosphonates. Separate administration of these and other drugs by around 2 hr.

Side Effects

Side effects of Aluminium Oxide + Magnesium Hydroxide : Diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, vomiting.

Mode of Action

Alumunium hydroxide acts on the HCl in the stomach by neutralization, forming aluminium chloride salt and water. Magnesium hydroxide increases peristaltic activity causing osmotic retention of fluids, thus resulting in bowel evacuation. It also reduces stomach acid by reacting with hydrochloric acid to form Mg chloride.

Note

Acedone-Z 250 mg + 400 mg Tablet generic name is Aluminium Oxide + Magnesium Hydroxide. Acedone-Z 250 mg + 400 mg Tablet is manufactured by Zenith Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Acedone-Z is availble in all over Bangladesh. Mes BD drug index information on Acedone-Z 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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