Alcid Tablet 
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USED FOR:
Acidity
Bloating
Intestinal ulcers
COMPOSITION:
Aluminium Hydroxide (300mg)
Magnesium (550mg)
Simethicone (40mg)
Therapeutic Uses:
gastro intestinal
vitamins minerals nutrients
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
Alcid Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.
SAFE
Alcid Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Alcid Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Alcid Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
There is limited information available on the use of Alcid Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Uses of Aluminium Hydroxide
Aluminium Hydroxide is used in the treatment of acidity, intestinal ulcers and stomach ulcers.
How to use Aluminium Hydroxide
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Alcid Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Alcid Tablet works
Aluminium Hydroxide is an inorganic salt that neutralizes the excess acid in the stomach.
Common Constipation.
Expert advice for Aluminium Hydroxide
The Aluminium Hydroxide should be used only for occasional relief from increased stomach acid. Do not take it for more than 2 weeks, unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor. Avoid Aluminium Hydroxide, if  you show signs of appendicitis or inflammed bowel (such as lower abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, nausea, vomiting). Please consult your doctor. Do not take the Aluminium Hydroxide at least 2 hours before or after taking other medicines. It may interact with other medicines.
Q. How does Aluminium Hydroxide work?
Aluminum hydroxide belongs to a class of medication call antacids. It acts by neutralizing the acids released in the stomach thus treating irritation of stomach lining
Q. Is Aluminium Hydroxide an alkali/ weak base/strong base/amphoteric?
Aluminium Hydroxide is a strong base and is amphoteric
Q. Is Aluminium Hydroxide safe?
Aluminium Hydroxide is safe when taken for an indication and at a dose strictly instructed by your doctor
Q. Is Aluminium Hydroxide known to cause Alzheimer's?
Aluminium Hydroxide was thought to be associated with neurological symptoms. Studies clearly show that aluminum hydroxide does not cause neurological symptoms and thus does not cause Alzheimer's.
Uses of Magnesium
Dietary supplement and hypomagnesaemia.
How to use Magnesium
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Alcid Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Alcid Tablet works
Magnesium provides essential nutrients.
Common Nausea, Acute toxicity, Watery diarrhoea, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Gastrointestinal discomfort, Decreased blood pressure, Rash, Stomach upset, Vomiting.
Uses of Simethicone
Simethicone is used in the treatment of bloating and abdominal pain.
How to use Simethicone
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Alcid Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Alcid Tablet works
Simethicone disintegrates the gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas.
Common Coating on tongue.
Expert advice for Simethicone
It is better to take with food or at bedtime.
Q. Is Simethicone antacid?
No. Simethicone is not an antacid. But it is used in preparations which are used as antacid
Q. Does it contain aspirin?
It does not contain aspirin
Q. Is Simethicone available over the counter?
Yes. Simethicone is sold over the counter without a prescription
Q. Is Simethicone gluten free?
Yes. Simethicone is gluten free. However, please refer to package insert of the prescribed brand before use
Q. Is Simethicone safe?
Yes. Simethicone is relatively safe
Q. Is it safe for babies?
Safe for infants and babies, if used as recommended. In case of any side-effects, consult your doctor
Q. Is it safe to take Simethicone daily?
It is advisable to take Simethicone only as per the instructions of the doctor
Q. Is Simethicone good for gas?
Yes. Simethicone is effective in the treatment of gas
Q. Does it have any side effects?
It does not have any known serious side-effects
Q. Can I take simethicone with ibuprofen, famotidine, lansoprazole, omeprazole, antibiotics, ranitidine, ciprofloxacin, Pepto-bismol, or Depakote?
Yes. Simethicone can be taken with ibuprofen, famotidine, lansoprazole, omeprazole, antibiotics, ranitidine, ciprofloxacin, Pepto-bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) or Depakote (divalproate sodium), if prescribed by your doctor
Q. Does Simethicone cause nausea or constipation?
Simethicone is not known to cause nausea or constipation. If you experience any such symptoms, please consult your doctor
Q. Is Simethicone effective against acid reflux?
Simethicone is effective in controlling acid reflux if combined with an antacid.
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