Indications
It relieves symptoms of dyspepsia, heartburn, acid indigestion, sour stomach, gastroesophageal reflux and hiatal hernia, and it is prescribed for hyperacidity linked to peptic ulcers, gastritis and esophagitis. Magaldrate may be given to children when necessary, and it can also ease flatulence, abdominal distension and windy colic.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
Pharmacology
This medicine combines magaldrate and simethicone. Magaldrate is a magnesium aluminium compound (hydroxymagnesium aluminate). It neutralises gastric acid very quickly, and it does this without raising the pH above 5-6. It also lowers the activity of pepsin in gastric secretion.
The second component, simethicone, helps small gas bubbles join together into larger ones. This gives relief from flatulence.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Magaldrate (taken with simethicone) can be used in pregnancy if it is needed, but the dose should not be excessive. Magaldrate may pass into breast milk. No problems have been reported in nursing babies.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.
Side Effects & Interactions
Side Effects
No side-effect data recorded yet.