Riopan Side Effects

Generic Name: magaldrate

Please note - some side effects for Riopan may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Riopan - for the Consumer

Riopan Plus Suspension

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Riopan Plus Suspension:

Constipation; diarrhea; intestinal pain.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black, tarry stools; loss of appetite; muscle weakness; nausea; slow reflexes; vomiting; vomit that looks like coffee grounds.

Side Effects by Body System

Musculoskeletal

Musculoskeletal side effects including osteomalacia, bone pain, and muscular weakness have been reported.

Other

Other side effects have been reported including malaise, decreased fluoride absorption, milk-alkali syndrome, and aluminum accumulation in serum, bone and the CNS.

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects including neurotoxicity and encephalopathy have been reported.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects including rebound hyperacidity, diarrhea, intestinal obstruction, and constipation have been reported.

Metabolic

Metabolic side effects including hypophosphatemia and hypermagnesemia have been reported.

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