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Uses

Aluminium Hydroxide is used for Duodenal ulcer, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Gastric Hyperacidity, Gastric ulcer, Gastritis, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Gastrointestinal hyperacidity, Heartburn, Heartburn & gastritis, Hyperacidity, Indigestion, Oesophagitis, Peptic ulcer disease, Stomach distension, Upper Gl bloating.

Sorbitol is a product that can be used as a laxative to relieve constipation, and also as a urologic irrigating fluid. May also be used as a pharmaceutical sweetener.

Used as a non-stimulant laxative via an oral suspension or enema.

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How Gasoquick Mint Flavour Sugar Free works

Sorbitol exerts its laxative effect by drawing water into the large intestine, thereby stimulating bowel movements.

Dosage

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Usual Adult Dose: Up to 1 g daily.

Dyspepsia: 500 to 600 mg orally 4 to 6 times a day as needed, between meals and at bedtime.

Duodenal Ulcer: 500 to 1500 mg orally 4 to 6 times a day as needed, between meals and at bedtime.

Erosive Esophagitis: 500 to 1500 mg orally 4 to 6 times a day as needed, between meals and at bedtime.

Gastric Ulcer: 500 to 1500 mg orally 4 to 6 times a day as needed, between meals and at bedtime.

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: 500 to 1500 mg orally 4 to 6 times a day as needed, between meals and at bedtime.

Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome: 500 to 3600 mg orally 4 to 6 times a day as needed, between meals and at bedtime.

Hyperphosphatemia: 500 to 1000 mg orally 4 times a day, with meals and at bedtime. The dosage should be titrated to the serum phosphate level. Max Dosage: 10 g daily in divided doses may be taken with or without food.

Side Effects

Constipation; intestinal obstruction (with large doses); phosphate depletion may occur with prolonged admin or large doses.

Toxicity

Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 15900 mg/kg [Rat].

Precaution

Chronic renal impairment; CHF; oedema; cirrhosis and low Na diets; patients with recent Gl haemorrhage. Administer 2-3 hrs before/after another medication to minimise drug interactions. Pregnancy and lactation

Interaction

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.

Elimination Route

Sorbitol will either be excreted in the urine by the kidneys, or metabolized to carbon dioxide and dextrose.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use

Pregnancy Category C. Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity to aluminium salts.

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