Aluminium hydroxide
It neutralizes stomach hydrochloride to form AlCl3 salt plus water; Increases gastric pH.
Magnesium hydroxide
It promotes bowel evaculation by causing osmotic retention of fluid which causes the colon to distend with increased peristaltic activity; forms magnesium chloride when react with Hcl.
Simethicone
It disperses & prevents gas pockets in the GI system by decreasing surface tension of gas bubble.
Indications
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Hyperacidity
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Gastritis due to NSAIDS
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Distension & Gas
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Heart burn & Reflux esophagitis
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GERD symptoms
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