Indications: Dyspepsia, used for the symptomatic relief of hyperacidity associated with gastritis, peptic ulceration, oesophageal reflux with heartburn and gastric hyperacidity.

Cautions: Patient with gastrointestinal haemorrhage, patient with CHF, oedema, patient on low sodium diets, hypertension, cirrhosis and renal failure.

Contra-indications: Known hypersensitivity to aluminum hydroxide or magnesium hydroxide. Pregnancy: It is likely to cause complications for the mother or the baby, there is insufficient safety data. Drug Interactions: Antacids reduce the absorption of other drugs if they are taken at the same time. Drug affected include: azithromycin, benzodiazepines, captopril, ciprofloxacin cimetidine, iron, isoniazid, ketoconazole, naproxen, norfluxacin, ofloxacin, phenytoin, ranitidine, tetracyclines.

Side effect: constipation, chalky taste, stomach cramps, decrease bowel motility, fecal impaction.

Dose: 10 ml - 20 ml suspension or 1-2 tablets chewed 4 times daily after meal and at bed time, children under 12 years not recommended.