Trifamag

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

Alumunium hydroxide acts on the HCI in the stomach by neutralization, forming aluminium chloride salt and water.

Trade Name Trifamag
Generic Aluminium Hydroxide
Weight 200mgdanmagnesiumhydroxide200mg
Type Tablet
Therapeutic Class Antacids
Manufacturer Trifa Raya Laboratories
Available Country Indonesia
Last Updated: September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am
Trifamag
Trifamag

Uses

Trifamag 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.

Dosage

Trifamag dosage

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.

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.

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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