About this medication
Relieves occasional reflux by forming a barrier over stomach contents.
How to use it
Follow the formulation-specific label, commonly after meals and at bedtime. Liquid and tablet doses differ.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Discuss the exact ingredients during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Before you use it
Avoid ingredient allergy; significant kidney disease requires advice because magnesium can accumulate.
Possible side effects
Belching, nausea and bloating; excess magnesium may cause diarrhoea.
When to get help
Trouble swallowing, unexplained weight loss, bleeding or ongoing chest pain need assessment.
Other medicines and products
Separate from medicines such as tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones and digoxin; confirm the interval.
Missed doses, storage and accidental exposure
Follow your own product’s missed-dose instructions. If you are unsure, ask the Care365 clinical team before taking an extra dose. Contraceptives, injections and modified-release medicines may need a specific plan.
Keep the original packaging and follow its storage, expiry and disposal instructions. Keep medicines away from children and pets. Ask about refrigeration, after-opening limits and safe sharps disposal when relevant.
For suspected overdose or accidental swallowing, contact poison control or urgent medical care promptly. Call emergency services for breathing difficulty, collapse or a seizure.