Amco

Amco is used for a symptomatic relief of heartburn, dyspepsia and flatulence.

Aluminum and magnesium are naturally occurring minerals. Aluminum hydroxide and Magnesium hydroxide (Amco) are antacids.

Simethicone allows gas bubbles in the stomach and intestines to come together more easily, which allows for easier passage of gas.

Aluminum hydroxide, Magnesium hydroxide (Amco), and simethicone is a combination medicine used to treat heartburn, acid indigestion, upset stomach, and bloating caused by gas.

Aluminum hydroxide, Magnesium hydroxide (Amco), and simethicone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

2-4 tab chewed when required. To be taken between meals & before bedtime.

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What is the most important information I should know about Amco?

Amco should not be used in patients who are severally suffering from renal insufficiency, or if there is severe abdominal pain and / or the possibility of bowel obstruction.

Amco chewable tablets contain phenylalanine and should not be given to phenylketonurics patients.

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What other drugs will affect Amco?

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Magnesium hydroxide (Amco). Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Magnesium hydroxide (Amco)

Azole antifungals (eg, ketoconazole), bisphosphonates (eg, alendronate), cation exchange resins (eg, sodium polystyrene sulfonate), cephalosporins (eg, cephalexin), mycophenolate, penicillamine, quinolone antibiotics (eg, ciprofloxacin), or tetracyclines (eg, doxycycline) because their effectiveness may be decreased by Magnesium hydroxide (Amco)

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Magnesium hydroxide (Amco) may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

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What are the possible side effects of Amco?

Applies to aluminum hydroxide / Magnesium hydroxide (Amco) / simethicone: capsules, chewable tablets, suspension

Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Constipation; diarrhea.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur while taking aluminum hydroxide / Magnesium hydroxide (Amco) / simethicone:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); loss of appetite; muscle weakness; nausea; slow reflexes; vomiting.