Aluminum Hydroxide / Magnesium Hydroxide / Simethicone Dosage
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 10, 2018.
Applies to the following strengths: 200 mg-200 mg-20 mg/5 mL; 400 mg-400 mg-40 mg/5 mL; 225 mg-200 mg-25 mg/5 mL; 500 mg-450 mg-40 mg/5 mL; 200 mg-225 mg-20 mg/5 mL; 200 mg-200 mg-25 mg; 500 mg-450 mg-40 mg; 200 mg-200 mg-20 mg
Usual Adult Dose for:
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Dyspepsia
Initial:
Al hydroxide/Mg hydroxide/simethicone 400 mg-400 mg-40 mg to 1600 mg-1600 mg-160 mg four times daily.
The maximum daily dose Al hydroxide/Mg hydroxide/simethicone is 4800 mg-4800 mg-480 mg four times a day.
Usual Adult Dose for Flatulence
Initial:
Al hydroxide/Mg hydroxide/simethicone 400 mg-400 mg-40 mg to 1600 mg-1600 mg-160 mg four times daily.
The maximum daily dose Al hydroxide/Mg hydroxide/simethicone is 4800 mg-4800 mg-480 mg four times a day.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Dyspepsia
>12 years: Al hydroxide/Mg hydroxide/simethicone 400 mg-400 mg-40 mg to 800 mg-800 mg-80 mg four times daily.
The maximum daily dose of Al hydroxide/Mg hydroxide/simethicone is 4800 mg-4800 mg-480 mg four times a day.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Flatulence
>12 years: Al hydroxide/Mg hydroxide/simethicone 400 mg-400 mg-40 mg to 800 mg-800 mg-80 mg four times daily.
The maximum daily dose of Al hydroxide/Mg hydroxide/simethicone is 4800 mg-4800 mg-480 mg four times a day.
Renal Dose Adjustments
If kidney disease present, ask a doctor before use.
Dose Adjustments
A dose of Al hydroxide/Mg hydroxide/simethicone 400 mg-400 mg-40 mg will neutralize 19.4 mEq of stomach acid.
Do not use maximum daily dose for more than 2 weeks.
Precautions
The most common adverse effect associated with aluminum antacids is constipation.
Magnesium containing antacids commonly cause a laxative effect.
Patients with renal failure may accumulate aluminum with chronic use. Serum aluminum levels should be monitored or another antacid chosen.
Elevated tissue aluminum levels contribute to the development of the dialysis encephalopathy and osteomalacia syndromes.
Do not use drug before consulting with a doctor if you have kidney disease.
Aluminum forms insoluble complexes with phosphate in the gastrointestinal tract, thus decreasing phosphate absorption which can lead to hypophosphatemia. In patients on hemodialysis who are maintained on aluminum antacids, serum phosphate concentrations should be monitored at monthly or bimonthly intervals.
Other Comments
Shake the suspension well before using.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
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