Question 1

What is Magnesium trisilicate; Dried Aluminium hydroxide used for?

Accepted Answer

Heartburn, stomach ulcer, indigestion (the burning feeling in your chest after eating), excess stomach acid, sour stomach, acid reflux (when acid comes back up your throat)

Question 2

How do you take Magnesium trisilicate; Dried Aluminium hydroxide?

Accepted Answer

For tablets: Chew 1 to 2 tablets when you feel heartburn or stomach discomfort, usually between meals and at bedtime. For the suspension (liquid): Take 1 to 2 teaspoonfuls (5-10 ml) three to four times daily between meals and at bedtime. Shake the liquid well before use. You can take it with water if needed.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Constipation (difficulty passing stool, more common from the aluminium component), loose stool or mild diarrhoea (more common from the magnesium component), feeling of fullness or bloating, chalky taste in the mouth

Question 4

Who should not take Magnesium trisilicate; Dried Aluminium hydroxide?

Accepted Answer

People with severe kidney problems should avoid this medicine. Do not use if you are allergic to magnesium trisilicate or aluminium hydroxide. People on a low-phosphate diet or those with very low phosphate levels should also avoid it. Patients with intestinal blockage should not take it.

Question 5

Is Magnesium trisilicate; Dried Aluminium hydroxide safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Occasional use may be okay during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but do not use it regularly or in large amounts without consulting your doctor or pharmacist first.

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