Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Heartburn, stomach ulcer pain, acid indigestion, stomach gas and bloating, belching, feeling of fullness after eating

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

For adults, take 1 to 2 chewable tablets or 10 to 20 ml of suspension, usually 20 to 60 minutes after meals and at bedtime, or whenever you feel heartburn or stomach discomfort. Chew the tablets well before swallowing — do not swallow them whole. Shake the suspension bottle well before each use. You can take it up to 4 times a day, but do not exceed the dose on the pack.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Loose stools or mild diarrhoea (from the magnesium), constipation (from the aluminium), chalky or unusual taste in the mouth, mild stomach cramps, whitish-coloured stool

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

People with severe kidney problems should avoid this medicine. Do not take it if you are allergic to any of the ingredients. People with very low phosphate levels or those on dialysis should also avoid it. Children under 6 years should not take it without a doctor's advice.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Occasional use during pregnancy and breastfeeding is generally considered safe, but do not use it regularly or in high doses without consulting your doctor or midwife first.

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