Gastricalm

Gastricalm Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Gastricalm is a hydroxymagnesium aluminate complex that is converted rapidly in gastric acid to Mg(OH)2 and Al(OH)3, which are absorbed poorly and thus provide a sustained antacid effect

Gastricalm
Uses
Dosage
Side Effect
Precautions
Interactions
Uses during Pregnancy
Uses during Breastfeeding
Accute Overdose
Food Interaction
Half Life
Volume of Distribution
Clearance
Interaction With other Medicine
Contradiction
Storage

Trade Name	Gastricalm
Availability	Discontinued
Generic	Magaldrate
Magaldrate Other Names	Aluminium magnesium hydroxide sulfate hydrate, Aluminum magnesium hydroxide sulfate hydrate, Aluminum magnesium hydroxide sulphate hydrate, Hydrate magnesium aluminate activated sulfate, Magaldrate, Magaldrato, Magaldratum, Magnesium aluminate hydrate, Monalium hydrate
Related Drugs	omeprazole, famotidine, Pepcid, Prilosec, ranitidine, calcium carbonate
Type
Formula	Al₅H₃₃Mg₁₀O₄₀S₂
Weight	Average: 1115.3 Monoisotopic: 1111.7570627
Groups	Approved, Withdrawn
Therapeutic Class	Antacids, Anti-dyspeptic/Carminatives
Manufacturer
Available Country	Belgium
Last Updated:	September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am

Uses

Gastricalm is used to relieve symptoms of dyspepsia, heartburn, acid indigestion, sour stomach, gastroesophageal reflux, hiatal hernia and flatulence. It is also prescribed in hyperacidity associated with peptic ulcers, gastritis and esophagitis. Gastricalm may be given to children if necessary.

Gastricalm is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Acid indigestion, Aspiration, Bloating, Calcinosis, Dyspepsia, Gastroesophageal Reflux, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Heartburn, Hyperacidity, Hyperparathyroidism, Kidney Stones, Peptic Ulcer, Stress Ulcers

Dosage

Gastricalm dosage

Tablet: 1-3 tablets, after meals and at bed time or as directed by the physician.

Syrup: 2 to 3 teaspoonful, 3 or 4 times daily, half to one hour after or before meal and at bedtime

Side Effects

Constipation and diarrhea may occur.

Food Interaction

Avoid alcohol.

Gastricalm Drug Interaction

Moderate: rosuvastatinUnknown: amoxicillin / clavulanate, glucose, hydrochlorothiazide, pilocarpine ophthalmic, escitalopram, amlodipine, acetaminophen, tiotropium, diltiazem

Gastricalm Disease Interaction

Major: constipation, renal dysfunctionModerate: diarrhea

Elimination Route

Aluminium oxide: absorbed Al ions are eliminated in the urine (0.1-0.5 mg of Al in aluminium-containing antacid is absorbed from standard daily doses of antacid) while insoluble or poorly absorbed Al salts in the intestines are excreted through the feces.

Magnesium oxide: absorbed Mg ions (up to 30%) are eliminated in the urine, unabsorbed is excreted in the feces.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use

Pregnant women: Gastricalm may be used in pregnancy if indicated however one should avoid excessive dosage.

Lactating mother: Gastricalm may pass into breast milk but has not been reported to cause problem in nursing babies.

Contraindication

Gastricalm is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to magnesium and aluminium. It is also contraindicated in patients with impaired renal function