Simethicone + Aluminium Hydroxide + Magnesium Hydroxide
Uses of Simethicone + Aluminium Hydroxide + Magnesium Hydroxide
Activated Dimethicone/simethicone + Aluminium hydroxide + Magnesium hydroxide used to treat gastric reflux and inflammation of the stomach lining.
How Simethicone + Aluminium Hydroxide + Magnesium Hydroxide Works
Aluminium and Magnesium Hydroxide works by neutralizing the stomach acid and reduce excessive production of stomach acid. Simethicone has antifoaming properties which decrease gas bubbles in the GIT and removes it through flatulence.
Side Effects of Simethicone + Aluminium Hydroxide + Magnesium Hydroxide
Weakness, Constipation/Diarrhea, Nausea/Vomitting
Warnings
Kidney Use With Care
Dose adjustment of Simethicone + Aluminium Hydroxide + Magnesium Hydroxide may be needed for patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol Not Advisable
There is no known interaction between alcohol and Simethicone + Aluminium Hydroxide + Magnesium Hydroxide. However, alcohol is able to worsen the peptic ulcer leading to severe bleeding. Thus, it is not advisable to consume alcohol during the treatment of Simethicone + Aluminium Hydroxide + Magnesium Hydroxide.
Pregnancy Limited Data
There are limited data on the use of Simethicone + Aluminium Hydroxide + Magnesium Hydroxide in pregnant women from animal studies and human studies. Thus, caution use has to be practised during pregnancy. Please consult your doctor.
Driving Generally Safe
Simethicone + Aluminium Hydroxide + Magnesium Hydroxide should not affect alertness or driving ability.
Liver Safe If Prescribed
Simethicone + Aluminium Hydroxide + Magnesium Hydroxide is safe to be used in patients with liver impairment.
Lactation Safe If Prescribed
Excretion of Simethicone + Aluminium Hydroxide + Magnesium Hydroxide has been found in human breast milk but the risk on breastfed infants is not significant. Thus, it is safe to be used during breastfeeding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Written by Dr Sri Viknarajan, MD (Universiti Hasanuddin, Indonesia)
Reviewed by Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli, MD, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).
