Aluminum hydroxide/magnesium hydroxide/simethicone
Combination of | |
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Aluminum hydroxide | Antacid |
Magnesium hydroxide | Antacid |
Simethicone | Antiflatulent |
Names | |
Trade names | Almagel Plus,[1] Diovol Plus,[2] Maalox, Mylanta, others[3] |
Clinical data | |
Main uses | Heart burn, indigestion, abdominal bloating, discomfort from overeating[4][3] |
Side effects | Diarrhea, constipation, low potassium[1][3] |
Interactions | Digoxin, phenytoin, tetracyclines, quinolones[1] |
Breastfeeding | Al OH (safe)[5][6] Mg OH (safe)[7] Simethicone (safe)[8] |
Legal | |
Legal status |
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Aluminum hydroxide/magnesium hydroxide/simethicone is a combination medicine used to help with heart burn, indigestion, abdominal bloating, and discomfort from overeating.[4][3] It is available as a liquid or pill, which is taken by mouth.[3]
Side effects may include diarrhea, constipation, or low potassium.[1][3] It may decrease the absorption of other medications.[3] Care should be taken in people with kidney problems.[1] Use is regarded as okay when breastfeeding.[9][10] The components aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide are antacids while simethicone decreases intestinal gas.[2] The benefit of having both aluminum and magnesium antacids is that there is generally little change in bowel movements.[11]
In the United States a 350 ml bottle costs about 10 USD as of 2023 and is available over the counter.[12] It is sold under more than 50 brand names including Diovol Plus and Maalox.[2][3] Different flavors are available.[3]
Medical uses
Dosage
The typical dose is 10 to 20 mL up to four times per day.[1]
Society and culture
Cost
The cost of this medication in the U.S. is $12 (USD) for 355 ml oral suspension 200 mg-200 mg-20 mg/5 mL.[12]
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Aluminum hydroxide/magnesium hydroxide/simethicone costs (US)
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Aluminum hydroxide/magnesium hydroxide/simethicone prescriptions (US)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "CW Online Formulary". www.pedmed.org. Archived from the original on 4 July 2020. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Aluminum/Magnesium Antacid/Simethicone - Oral". myhealth.alberta.ca. Archived from the original on 29 January 2023. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 "Aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, and simethicone Uses, Side Effects & Warnings". Drugs.com. Archived from the original on 28 January 2021. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "DailyMed - MINTOX- aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, simethicone suspension". dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. Archived from the original on 30 June 2023. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
- ↑ "Aluminum hydroxide Use During Pregnancy". Drugs.com. Archived from the original on 21 October 2020. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
- ↑ "BREASTFEEDING AND MATERNAL MEDICATION Recommendations for Drugs in the Eleventh WHO Model List of Essential Drugs". WHO.int. Archived from the original on 27 August 2021. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
- ↑ "Magnesium Hydroxide". Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed). National Library of Medicine (US). 2006. Archived from the original on 5 March 2021. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
- ↑ "Aluminum hydroxide / magnesium hydroxide / simethicone Use During Pregnancy". Drugs.com. Archived from the original on 20 January 2021. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
- ↑ Mannel, Rebecca; Martens, Patricia J.; Walker, Marsha (18 June 2012). Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant Practice. Jones & Bartlett Publishers. p. 443. ISBN 978-0-7637-9879-6. Archived from the original on 30 June 2023. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
- ↑ "Aluminum hydroxide / magnesium hydroxide / simethicone Use During Pregnancy". Drugs.com. Archived from the original on 20 January 2021. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ↑ Acosta, W. Renee (8 June 2020). Pharmacology for Health Professionals. Jones & Bartlett Learning. p. 269. ISBN 978-1-284-24083-2. Archived from the original on 30 June 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Aluminum hydroxide/magnesium hydroxide/simethicone Prices, Coupons & Patient Assistance Programs". Drugs.com. Archived from the original on 10 April 2021. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
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