Aluminium Oxide + Magnesium Trisilicate

Indications

Aluminium Oxide + Magnesium Trisilicate is used for: Heartburn, Indigestion, Gastric Hyperacidity, Peptic ulcer disease, Gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD)

Adult Dose

Take 2-4 tsf after meals and at bedtime as needed (up to 4 times a day).

Child Dose

Renal Dose

Administration

After meals and at bedtime as needed.

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 Trisilicate: None well documented.

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Aluminium Oxide + Magnesium Trisilicate : Diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, vomiting.

Mechanism of Action

Aluminum hydroxide: Neutralizes stomach hydrocloride to form AlCl3 salt plus water; increases gastric pH. Magnesium Trisilicate neutralizes gastric acidity by increasing gastric pH