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Aluminium Hydroxide / Magnesium Hydroxide / Oxetacaine (oxethazaine)

    Brands

    DAE Class; Rx

    Common Brand Names; MUCAINE GEL

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    Mucaine Gel is a combination of Aluminium Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide, and Oxetacaine. It is used to relieve symptoms such as heartburn, acidity, upset stomach, stomach discomfort, etc. associated with stomach ulcers and gastritis. This medicine stops the production of excess acid in the stomach and relieves pain and discomfort.

    •  Hiatus Hernia
    •  Stomach Ulcer
    •  Inflammation Of Food Pipe
    •  Inflammation Of Stomach

    Aluminium Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide, and Oxetacaine is indicated for rapid and effective relief in gastritis, esophagitis, hiatus hernia, heartburn of pregnancy and peptic ulcer.

    • Allergic reactions
    • Allergic to it or any of its ingredients
    • Loss of appetite
    • Diarrhoea
    • Change in taste
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Chills
    • Headache
    • Unusual tiredness or weakness
    • Dizziness and Drowsines
    • Constipation

    Aluminium salts are not, in general, well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, and systemic effects are therefore rare in patients with normal renal function. However, care is necessary in patients with chronic renal impairment since osteomalacia or adynamic bone disease, encephalopathy, dementia and microcytic anemia have been associated with aluminium accumulation in patients with chronic renal failure.

    Magnesium hydroxide may be used cautiously in patients with impaired renal function

    Pregnancy

    Aluminium Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide, and Oxetacaine is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with your doctor before taking this medicine.

    Breast-feeding

    It is not known if Aluminium Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide, and Oxetacaine passes into breast milk. Hence, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

    1 to 2 teaspoonfuls 4 times a day, 15 minutes before each meal and at bed time. It is
    preferable to take it undiluted. However a sip of water may be taken if desired.

    Route of administration: Oral

    In Children

    Dose requirements for young children have not been extensively evaluated. Since children are usually not able to describe their symptoms precisely, proper diagnosis should precede the use of an antacid.

    Aluminium Hydroxide / Magnesium Hydroxide / Oxetacaine

    Suspension

    • 120 ml