Alugel (Tablet)
Manufactured by: Cosmic Chemical Industries Ltd.
Aluminium Hydroxide + Magnesium Hydroxide Similar medicine
Alugel is indicated for
- Heartburn
- Reflux oesophagitis
- Hyperacidity
- Peptic ulcer
- Constipation
- Indigestion
Precautions and warnings
Cirrhosis and low Na diets; patients with recent GI hemorrhage; chronic renal impairment; CHF; edema; cirrhosis and low Na diets; patients with recent GI hemorrhage To avoid drug interactions, use 2-3 hours before or after another medication. Lactation and pregnancy.
Side-effects
- Constipation; intestinal obstruction (with large doses); phosphate depletion may occur with prolonged admin or large doses.
Drug Interactions
Aluminium Hydroxide: Absorption is improved when combined with citrates or ascorbic acid. Allopurinol, tetracyclines, quinolones, cephalosporins, biphosphonate derivatives, corticosteroids, cyclosporin, delavirdine, Fe salts, imidazole antifungals, isoniazid, mycophenolate, penicillamine, phosphate supplements, phenytoin, phenothiazines, trientine, phenytoin, phenothia.
Tetracyclines and biphosphonates are less absorbed when magnesium hydroxide is present. After about 2 hours, these and other medications should be administered separately.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to aluminium salts.
Mode of actions
By neutralizing the HCl in the stomach, aluminum hydroxide forms aluminum chloride salt and water.
Magnesium hydroxide stimulates peristaltic activity, resulting in osmotic fluid retention and bowel evacuation. It also decreases stomach acid by forming Mg chloride when it reacts with hydrochloric acid.
Dosage & Administration
Adult: PO Antacid Up to 1 g/day. Hyperphosphataemia in chronic renal failure Up to 10 g/day in divided doses w/ meals.
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 : ৳100
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