Question 1

What is Aluminium Hydroxide Gel; Magnesium Hydroxide; Simeticone used for?

Accepted Answer

Heartburn, stomach ulcer pain, indigestion, excess stomach acid, stomach gas and bloating, belching, that burning feeling in the chest after eating

Question 2

How do you take Aluminium Hydroxide Gel; Magnesium Hydroxide; Simeticone?

Accepted Answer

For adults, take 1 to 2 tablespoonfuls (10–20 ml) of the suspension between meals and at bedtime, or as your pharmacist directs. Shake the bottle well before each use. You can take it when you feel the heartburn or bloating — it works best taken about 1 hour after eating or when symptoms start.

Question 3

What are the side effects of Aluminium Hydroxide Gel; Magnesium Hydroxide; Simeticone?

Accepted Answer

Loose stool or mild diarrhea (from the magnesium), constipation (from the aluminium), mild stomach cramps, chalky taste in the mouth, nausea

Question 4

Who should not take Aluminium Hydroxide Gel; Magnesium Hydroxide; Simeticone?

Accepted Answer

People with serious kidney problems should avoid this medicine because of the magnesium and aluminium content. Do not take it if you are allergic to any of the ingredients. People on a low-magnesium diet or with severe stomach pain that has not been diagnosed should see a doctor first.

Question 5

Is Aluminium Hydroxide Gel; Magnesium Hydroxide; Simeticone safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Occasional use is generally considered safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but do not use it regularly or in high doses without consulting your doctor first.

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