Components:

Magaldrate, Simethicone, [simeticone]

Medically reviewed by Kovalenko Svetlana Olegovna, PharmD. Last updated on 26.06.2023

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Therapeutic indications

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Treating acid indigestion, heartburn, gas, and sour stomach. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Magaldrate (Ph4)/Simethicone (Ph4) Suspension is an antacid and antiflatulent combination. The antacid works by neutralizing stomach acid and increasing the pH of the stomach. The antiflatulent works by breaking up gas bubbles, which makes gas easier to eliminate.

Treating acid indigestion, heartburn, gas, and sour stomach. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Magaldrate (Ph4)/Simethicone (Ph4) suspension is an antacid and antiflatulent combination. The antacid works by neutralizing stomach acid and increasing the pH of the stomach. The antiflatulent works by breaking up gas bubbles, which makes gas easier to eliminate.

Dosage (Posology) and method of administration

Applies to the following strengths: 540 mg-40 mg/5 mL; 480 mg-20 mg; 1080 mg-30 mg; 1080 mg-40 mg/5 mL

Usual Adult Dose for:

Dyspepsia
Flatulence

Additional dosage information:

Renal Dose Adjustments
Liver Dose Adjustments
Precautions
Dialysis

Usual Adult Dose for Dyspepsia

1 to 2 teaspoonfuls after meals and at bedtime.

Usual Adult Dose for Flatulence

1 to 2 teaspoonfuls after meals and at bedtime.

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Precautions

Magaldrate (Ph4) should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment to avoid hypermagnesemia and toxicity.

Doses of Simethicone (Ph4) greater than 500 mg a day are generally not recommended.

Dialysis

Data not available

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Medical Disclaimer

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Contraindications

Do NOT use Magaldrate (Ph4)/Simethicone (Ph4) Suspension if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Magaldrate (Ph4)/Simethicone (Ph4) Suspension.

you have a history of kidney problems.

you are taking citrate salts (found in some calcium supplements, antacids, and laxatives).

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Special warnings and precautions for use

There are specific as well as general uses of a drug or medicine. A medicine can be used to prevent a disease, treat a disease over a period or cure a disease. It can also be used to treat the particular symptom of the disease. The drug use depends on the form the patient takes it. It may be more useful in injection form or sometimes in tablet form. The drug can be used for a single troubling symptom or a life-threatening condition. While some medications can be stopped after few days, some drugs need to be continued for prolonged period to get the benefit from it.

Use Magaldrate (Ph4)/Simethicone (Ph4) suspension as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

Magaldrate (Ph4)/Simethicone (Ph4) suspension may be taken with or without food.
Shake well before using.
If you miss a dose of Magaldrate (Ph4)/Simethicone (Ph4) suspension and you are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Magaldrate (Ph4)/Simethicone (Ph4) suspension.

Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Magaldrate (Ph4)/Simethicone (Ph4) Suspension. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), citrate salts (found in some calcium supplements, antacids, and laxatives), or quinidine because their actions and side effects may be increased by Magaldrate (Ph4)/Simethicone (Ph4) Suspension

Bisphosphonates (eg, alendronic acid), cation exchange resins (eg, sodium polystyrene sulfonate), cephalosporins (eg, cefaclor), imidazoles (eg, fluconazole), mycophenolate, penicillamine, quinolones (eg, ciprofloxacin), tetracyclines (eg, doxycycline), or thyroid hormones because their effectiveness may be decreased by Magaldrate (Ph4)/Simethicone (Ph4) Suspension

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Magaldrate (Ph4)/Simethicone (Ph4) Suspension 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.

Undesirable effects

Applies to Magaldrate (Ph4) / Simethicone (Ph4): suspension

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

Constipation; diarrhea; intestinal pain.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur while taking Magaldrate (Ph4) / Simethicone (Ph4):

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black, tarry stools; loss of appetite; muscle weakness; nausea; slow reflexes; vomiting; vomit that looks like coffee grounds.

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