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Magaldrate is an antacid. It neutralizes and reduces stomach acid relieving heartburn and indigestion. It is used to treat an upset stomach, ulcers, hiatal hernia and other digestive disorders.
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Losopan, Ron-Acid, Ri Mag, Ri-Mag
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lowsium
Losopan, Ron-Acid, Ri Mag, Ri-Mag
Uses
Magaldrate is an antacid. It neutralizes and reduces stomach acid relieving heartburn and indigestion. It is used to treat an upset stomach, ulcers, hiatal hernia and other digestive disorders.
Storage
- Store tablets and capsules at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light.
- The liquid form of Lowsium may be stored in the refrigerator to improve taste.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
How To Use
- Take Lowsium as directed usually between meals and at bedtime.
- Do not take more of this than prescribed.
- Too much antacid can actually increase the amount of acid the stomach produces.
- The liquid form should be shaken well before pouring each dose.
- Chewable tablets are to be chewed thoroughly before swallowing.
- Follow with a glass of water.
- Non-chewable tablets should be swallowed whole followed with a glass of water.
Side Effects
- Lowsium is generally well tolerated.
- Loss of appetite, diarrhea or constipation may occur.
- Notify your doctor if you develop: vomiting of coffee ground- like material, dark urine, tar-like stools.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor if you have: stomach disorders, kidney disease, allergies.
- Lowsium should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- Consult your doctor before using any medication while breast-feeding.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not double-up the dose to catch up.
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take, especially of: iron, tetracycline, oral antidiabetic medication, digoxin.
- Avoid taking any medication within 1 to 2 hours of taking an antacid.
- The antacid may interfere with the absorption of the medication.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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