Marlox Plus Chewable Tablet

Introduction
Marlox Plus Chewable Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of acidity, stomach ulcer, bloating. It neutralizes excessive acid in the stomach and helps in easy passage of gas. Marlox Plus Chewable Tablet is taken with food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. The most common side effects are chalky taste, diarrhea, and constipation. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. To overcome constipation, you should add fiber-rich foods in your diet and stay hydrated. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

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Uses of Marlox Plus Chewable Tablet
Acidity
Stomach ulcers
Bloating
Side effects of Marlox Plus Chewable Tablet
Common
Chalky taste
Diarrhea
Constipation
How to use Marlox Plus Chewable Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Marlox Plus Chewable Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Marlox Plus Chewable Tablet works
Marlox Plus Chewable Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Magaldrate and simethicone. Magaldrate is an inorganic salt that neutralises the excess acid in stomach. Simethicone is an antifoaming medicine which disintegrates gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas.
Quick Tips
It is better to take it after food or as suggested by the doctor.
Some healthy tips to prevent acidity from happening:
Do not take Marlox Plus Chewable Tablet at least 2 hours before or after taking other medicines. It may interact with other medicines.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any signs of appendicitis such as lower abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, nausea, and vomiting.
Brief Description
Indication
Heartburn, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Gastritis, Peptic ulcers, GERD
Administration
Take between meals & at bedtime.

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Adult Dose
Oral Adult Tablet: 1-3 tablet, after meals and at bed time.

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Child Dose
Oral Children 12 years and older: Tablet: 1-3 tablet, after meals and at bed time.

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Contraindication
Patients with known hypersensitivity to magnesium and aluminium. It is also contraindicated in patients with impaired renal functions.
Mode of Action
Magaldrate is a hydroxymagnesium aluminate complex that is rapidly converted in gastric acid to magnesium and aluminium hydroxide, which is poorly absorbed and provides a sustained antacid effect with balanced efects on intestinal motility; increases lower esophageal sphincter tone and inhibits smooth muscle contraction and gastric emptying. Simethicone allows gas bubbles in the stomach and intestines to come together more easily, which allows for easier passage of gas.

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Precaution
Care should be taken in decreased kidney function, hypophosphataemia and weak people.
Side Effect
Aluminum oxide Chalky taste,Constipation,Fecal impaction,Stomach cramps Frequency Not Defined Aluminum oxide Nausea,Vomiting,Aluminum intoxication,Hypophosphatemia,Osteomalacia, Magnesium oxide Diarrhea,Hypermagnesemia

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Interaction
Magaldrate may negatively influence drugs like tetracyclines, benzodiazepines, and indomethacin. High doses or prolonged usage may lead to an increment of defecation and a reduction in feces consistence. In some cases it can alter the functionality of the gastrointestinal tract, occasionally provoking constipation or diarrhea.