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How to Take Aluminum Hydroxide and Magnesium Hydroxide and it's Dose

Written by - Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Sree Mohana Preetha, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on Apr 25, 2023

It comes as a chewable tablet and liquid to take by mouth.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Dose is based on patient’s condition.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Aluminum Hydroxide and Magnesium Hydroxide

This combination medication contains antacids, prescribed for preventing ulcers, heartburn relief, acid indigestion and stomach upsets.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Aluminum Hydroxide and Magnesium Hydroxide

India :

Aludrox | Dizicum gel | Hegel -MPS | Dizicum

International :

Gaviscon, Gelusil, Maalox, Mylanta, Wingel

Last Updated on Apr 25, 2023

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