1.1 Antacids and other drugs for dyspepsia |
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Aluminium hydroxide mixture |
F |
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Asilone suspension |
F |
(Low Na+) |
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Gaviscon Advance liquid |
F |
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Gaviscon Infant |
F |
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Maalox suspension |
F |
(Low Na+) |
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Magnesium trisilicate mixture |
F |
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Sodium citrate mixture 0.3M |
R |
Maternity/Gynae |
Antacids containing magnesium tend to have a laxative effect whereas aluminium containing antacids can cause constipation. Where such effects are problematic an aluminium/magnesium mixture such as Maalox may be more suitable.
Gaviscon Advance liquid (4.6mmol sodium in 10ml) is more suited to patients with oesophageal reflux. Magnesium trisilicate mixture (6mmol sodium in 10ml) should not be used in patients who have restricted sodium intake.