Acitral Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Al hydroxide 200 mg, Mg hydroxide 200 mg, simethicone 80 mg

Indications/Uses

Antacid to reduce gastric hyperacidity, gastritis, peptic ulcer, duodenal ulcer, w/ symptoms eg, nausea, gastric & stomach pain, GI discomfort due to entrapped gas, upset stomach.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Tab Adult 1-2 tab 3-4 times daily. Childn 6-12 yr ½-1 tab 3-4 times daily. Susp Adult 5-10 mL 3-4 times daily. Childn 6-12 yr 2.5-5 mL 3-4 times daily.

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Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach: Take 1 hr before or 2 hr after meals & before bedtime. Chewable tab: Chew well before swallowing.

Contraindications

Not to be administered in patients w/ severe renal impairment since hypermagnesemia may develop.

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Special Precautions

Not recommended for long-term (over 2 wk) therapy. Dosage should be given at 1-2 hr intervals if co-administered w/ cimetidine or tetracycline. Patients w/ low-P diet & long-term therapy; may reduce blood P level. Not recommended in childn <6 yr.

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Adverse Reactions

Constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting.

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Drug Interactions

Susp: Reduced absorption of cimetidine or tetracycline.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Antacids, Antireflux Agents & Antiulcerants

ATC Classification

A02AF02 - ordinary salt combinations and antiflatulents ; Belongs to the class of antacids with antiflatulents.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Acitral chewable tab

Packing/Price

10 × 10's

Form

Acitral susp

Packing/Price

120 mL x 1's

Acitral

Manufacturer:

Interbat