Magaldrate / Simethicone Dosage
Applies to the following strengths: 540 mg-40 mg/5 mL; 480 mg-20 mg; 1080 mg-30 mg; 1080 mg-40 mg/5 mL
Usual Adult Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Dyspepsia
1 to 2 teaspoonfuls after meals and at bedtime.
Usual Adult Dose for Flatulence
1 to 2 teaspoonfuls after meals and at bedtime.
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
Magaldrate should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment to avoid hypermagnesemia and toxicity.
Doses of simethicone greater than 500 mg a day are generally not recommended.
Dialysis
Data not available
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