Riopan Gel/- Forte

Riopan Gel/- Forte Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Riopan Gel/- Forte 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

Table Of contents

• Riopan Gel/- Forte
• 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	Riopan Gel/- Forte
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Groups	Approved, Withdrawn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	Switzerland
Last Updated:	September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am

Uses

Riopan Gel/- Forte 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. Riopan Gel/- Forte may be given to children if necessary.

Riopan Gel/- Forte 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

Riopan Gel/- Forte 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.

Riopan Gel/- Forte Drug Interaction

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

Riopan Gel/- Forte 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: Riopan Gel/- Forte may be used in pregnancy if indicated however one should avoid excessive dosage.

Lactating mother: Riopan Gel/- Forte may pass into breast milk but has not been reported to cause problem in nursing babies.

Contraindication

Riopan Gel/- Forte 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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