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Indications & Uses
Gastrox is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Tablet: Two tablets 1-3 hours after meal and at bed time or as directed by the physician.Suspension: 2 tea spoonful 1-3 hours after meal and at bed time or as directed by the physician.
Side Effects
Long-term use of any antacid causes alkaluria (alkaline urine), which may increase the risk of kidney stones (nephrolithiasis) through the precipitation of calcium phosphate.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Antacids reduce the absorption of tetracycline when the two are taken together, so they should not be used at the same time.
Contraindications
This combination should not be used in people with low blood phosphate levels (hypophosphataemia). It should also be avoided in people with alkalosis or high blood magnesium levels (hypermagnesaemia), and in cases where abdominal swelling may be caused by partial or complete blockage of the bowel.