Algex Suspension

Aluminium Oxide + Magnesium Hydroxide

178.5mg + 420mg/ 5ml

Doctor's Chemicals Works Ltd.

Pack size	200ml bot
Unite Price	33.00 BDT

Indications

Algex Suspension 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

Algex 178.5mg + 420mg/ 5ml Suspension generic name is Aluminium Oxide + Magnesium Hydroxide. Algex 178.5mg + 420mg/ 5ml Suspension is manufactured by Doctor's Chemicals Works Ltd.Algex is availble in all over Bangladesh. Mes BD drug index information on Algex Suspension 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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