Locid 400mg (Tablet)
Manufactured by: ACI Limited
Aluminium Hydroxide Similar medicine
Locid is indicated for
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
- Gastric Hyperacidity
- Peptic ulcer disease
Precautions and warnings
People with long-term kidney problems, heart failure, swelling (oedema), liver cirrhosis, or who are on low-salt diets, as well as those who have recently had stomach or intestinal bleeding, should use caution. Take this medication 2-3 hours before or after any other medicines to avoid interactions. Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding only if advised by a doctor.
Side-effects
- Constipation; intestinal obstruction (with large doses); phosphate depletion may occur with prolonged admin or large doses.
Drug Interactions
Citrates or ascorbic acid can help the body absorb this medicine better. However, it can reduce the absorption of several other drugs, including allopurinol, tetracyclines, quinolones, cephalosporins, bisphosphonates, corticosteroids, cyclosporin, delavirdine, iron supplements, imidazole antifungals, isoniazid, mycophenolate, penicillamine, phosphate supplements, phenytoin, phenothiazines, and trientine.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to aluminium salts.
Mode of actions
Aluminum hydroxide neutralizes stomach acid (HCl) by reacting with it to produce aluminum chloride and water.
Dosage & Administration
Oral
Antacid
Adult: Up to 1 g daily.
Oral
Hyperphosphataemia in patients with chronic renal failure
Adult: Dose is adjusted to the individual patient's requirement. Up to 10 g/day may be given in divided doses with meals.
Max Dosage: 10 g daily in divided doses.
May be taken with or without food.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Although animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, but during pregnancy, this medicine can be used just when definitely required despite potential risks.
Mothers with a newborn baby who have used this drug during the last 3 months of pregnancy may seldom create symptoms including drowsiness, muscle stiffness or shakiness, feeding or breathing troubles, constant crying. If you notice any of these symptoms of your baby's particularly during their first month, tell the doctor immediately.
This medicine passes into breast milk. Talk to your doctor before breastfeeding.
Pack Size & Price
200's pack Price : ৳
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