Mucogel Suspension 500ml

Antacid therapy in gastric and duodenal ulcer, gastritis, heartburn, gastric hyperacidity. Treatment of indigestion. Relief of symptoms of heartburn and dyspepsia associated with gastric reflux in hiatus hernia, reflux oesophagitis and similar conditions

1 - 2 teaspoonfuls 4 times daily 15 minutes before meals and at bedtime.

Side Effects:
Magnesium salts tend to be laxative and aluminium salts constipating, therefore the combination of the two in this preparation should have minimal effect on the stools

Cautions:
Not recommended for childern under 12 years of age. It is a low sodium preparation (each 10ml dose contains less than 1mmol of sodium) which should be noted for patients on sodium-restricted diets

The active substances are dried aluminium hydroxide (44 mg/ml) and magnesium hydroxide (39 mg/ml).
The other excipients are Sorbitol liquid (non-crystallising) (E 420), mannitol (E 421), hydrochloric acid, methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E 218), propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E 216), citric acid monohydrate, simethicone emulsion 30%, saccharin sodium, hydrogen peroxide solution 35%, peppermint oil, strong sodium hypochlorite solution, purified water.