Aluminium hydroxide; Magnesium trisilicate

1. 1.For adults, chew or swallow 1 to 2 tablets three to four times a day, usually taken between meals and at bedtime.
2. 2.You can take it with water.
3. 3.It works best when taken about 1 hour after eating or whenever you feel heartburn or stomach discomfort.
4. 4.In Nigeria, common brands include AL-MAG, Biomag, and Danacid tablets.

Since this drug is usually taken only when you feel symptoms like heartburn or stomach pain, there is no strict dosing schedule. If your doctor told you to take it regularly and you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one and do not double up.

• Constipation (hard stool, difficulty passing stool)
• diarrhoea or loose stool
• nausea
• chalky taste in the mouth
• mild stomach cramps

This antacid can reduce the effectiveness of many other drugs if taken at the same time, especially antibiotics like tetracycline and ciprofloxacin, and iron supplements (blood tonic). To avoid this, take your other medications at least 2 hours before or after taking this antacid.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat, as Nigerian weather can be very hot, so avoid leaving it in your car or near a window. Keep the container tightly closed to protect from humidity. Always keep out of reach of children.

Names this drug is sold under, especially in Nigerian and West African pharmacies

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