Dolocid (200 mg+250 mg)/5 ml

Dolocid (200 mg+250 mg)/5 ml | INDICATIONS AND USES

Aluminium Oxide & Magnesium Trisilicate is indicated in Heartburn, Indigestion, Gastric Hyperacidity, Peptic ulcer disease, Gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD)

Dolocid (200 mg+250 mg)/5 ml | PHARMACOLOGY

Aluminum hydroxide neutralizes stomach hydrocloride to form AICI3 salt plus water; increases gastric pH. Magnesium Trisilicate neutralizes gastric acidity by increasing gastric pH

Dolocid (200 mg+250 mg)/5 ml | DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

Take 2-4 teaspoonful after meals and at bedtime as needed (up to 4 times a day)

Dolocid (200 mg+250 mg)/5 ml | DRUG INTERACTIONS

Aluminium Hydroxide: Enhanced absorption with citrates or ascorbic acid. Decreases absorption of allopurinol, tetracyclines, quinolones, cephalosporins, biphosphonate derivatives, corticosteroids, cyclosporin, delavirdine, Fe salts, imidazole antifungals, isoniazid, mycophenolate, penicillamine, phosphate supplements, phenytoin, phenothiazines, trientine.Magnesium Trisilicate: None well documented.

Dolocid (200 mg+250 mg)/5 ml | SIDE EFFECTS

Diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, vomiting.

Dolocid (200 mg+250 mg)/5 ml | USE DURING PREGNANCY AND LACTATION

Pregnancy Category- Not Classified. FDA has not yet classified the drug into a specified pregnancy category.

Dolocid (200 mg+250 mg)/5 ml | PRECAUTIONS & WARNINGS

Renal dysfunction, low phosphate diet, prolonged use.

Dolocid (200 mg+250 mg)/5 ml | THERAPEUTIC CLASS

Antacid with laxative action, Antacids