Question 1

What is Aluminium hydroxide; Magnesium hydroxide; Magnesium trisilicate; Simeticone used for?

Accepted Answer

Heartburn, stomach ulcer pain, acid indigestion, stomach gas and bloating, sour stomach, belching

Question 2

How do you take Aluminium hydroxide; Magnesium hydroxide; Magnesium trisilicate; Simeticone?

Accepted Answer

For adults, chew 1 to 2 tablets or take 1 to 2 teaspoonfuls (5-10 ml) of the suspension 3 to 4 times daily, usually taken between meals and at bedtime. Chew the tablets well before swallowing and follow with a glass of water. You can take it when you feel heartburn or as directed by your pharmacist.

Question 3

What are the side effects of Aluminium hydroxide; Magnesium hydroxide; Magnesium trisilicate; Simeticone?

Accepted Answer

Loose stool or mild diarrhoea, constipation, chalky taste in the mouth, mild stomach cramps, nausea

Question 4

Who should not take Aluminium hydroxide; Magnesium hydroxide; Magnesium trisilicate; Simeticone?

Accepted Answer

People with severe kidney disease, anyone allergic to any of the ingredients, and people with very low phosphate levels in the blood should avoid this medicine. People on a low-magnesium or low-aluminium diet should also consult a doctor first.

Question 5

Is Aluminium hydroxide; Magnesium hydroxide; Magnesium trisilicate; Simeticone safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, as occasional short-term use may be acceptable but long-term or high-dose use is not recommended.

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