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Magaldrate 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

Trade Name Lygel O
Generic Magaldrate + Activated Dimethicone/simethicone + Oxetacaine/oxethazaine
Weight 540mg/5ml
Type Suspension
Therapeutic Class
Manufacturer Lyrid Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Available Country India
Last Updated: September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am
Lygel O
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Uses

Magaldrate 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. Magaldrate may be given to children if necessary.

Lygel O 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

Lygel O 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.

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: Magaldrate may be used in pregnancy if indicated however one should avoid excessive dosage.

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

Contraindication

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

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