Medicine Overview of Maxicon 480mg+20mg/5ml Suspension
Introduction
Maxicon 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. Maxicon 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
Uses of Maxicon
- Acidity
- Stomach ulcers
- Bloating
Side effects of Maxicon
Common
- Chalky taste
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
How to use Maxicon
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. Maxicon is to be taken with food.
How Maxicon works
Maxicon 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
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It is better to take it after food or as suggested by the doctor.
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Some healthy tips to prevent acidity from happening:
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Do not take Maxicon at least 2 hours before or after taking other medicines. It may interact with other medicines.
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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, Hyperacidity, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Gastritis, Peptic ulcers, GERD
Administration
Take between meals & at bedtime.
Adult Dose
Oral
Adult:
Suspension: 2-4 teaspoonful orally 3-4 times daily after 20-60 minutes of meals and at bedtime.
Adult:
Suspension: 2-4 teaspoonful orally 3-4 times daily after 20-60 minutes of meals and at bedtime.
Child Dose
Children 12 years and older:
Suspension: 2-4 teaspoonful orally 3-4 times daily after 20-60 minutes of meals and at bedtime.
Suspension: 2-4 teaspoonful orally 3-4 times daily after 20-60 minutes of meals and at bedtime.
Contraindication
Magaldrate is contraindicated in 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.
Precaution
Care should be taken in decreased kidney function, hypophosphataemia and weak people.
Side Effect
Chalky taste, Constipation, Fecal impaction, Stomach cramps, Nausea,Vomiting. Loose stool.
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.
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