Information regarding the use of Maxicon during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Maxicon is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE
Maxicon does not usually affect your ability to drive.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Maxicon in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Maxicon in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Maxicon 480mg+20mg/5ml Suspension
Introduction
Maxicon is a combination medicine used in the treatment of acidity, stomach ulcer, bloating. It neutralizes excessive acid in the stomach and helps in easy passage of gas.
Maxicon is taken with food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. T ... Show more
Uses of Maxicon
Acidity
Stomach ulcers
Bloating
Side effects of Maxicon
Common
Chalky taste
Diarrhea
Constipation
How to use Maxicon
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Maxicon is to be taken with food.
How Maxicon works
Maxicon is a combination of two medicines: Magaldrate and simethicone. Magaldrate is an inorganic salt that neutralises the excess acid in stomach. Simethicone is an antifoaming medicine which disintegrates gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas.
Quick Tips
It is better to take it after food or as suggested by the doctor.
Some healthy tips to prevent acidity from happening:
Do not take Maxicon at least 2 hours before or after taking other medicines. It may interact with other medicines.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any signs of appendicitis such as lower abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, nausea, and vomiting.
Oral
Adult:
Suspension: 2-4 teaspoonful orally 3-4 times daily after 20-60 minutes of meals and at bedtime.
Child Dose
Children 12 years and older:
Suspension: 2-4 teaspoonful orally 3-4 times daily after 20-60 minutes of meals and at bedtime.
Contraindication
Magaldrate is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to magnesium and aluminium. It is also contraindicated in patients with impaired ... Show more
Mode of Action
Magaldrate is a hydroxymagnesium aluminate complex that is rapidly converted in gastric acid to magnesium and aluminium hydroxide, which is poorly abs ... Show more
Precaution
Care should be taken in decreased kidney function, hypophosphataemia and weak people.
Magaldrate may negatively influence drugs like tetracyclines, benzodiazepines, and indomethacin. High doses or prolonged usage may lead to an incremen ... Show more
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