Gastromal indications
Gastromal is a combination therapy for the relief of heartburn and acid indigestion.
Gastromal description
Each sachet contains aluminum hydroxide gel (13%) 1538.5 mg and Magnesium Hydroxide (Gastromal) 400 mg.
It also contains the following excipients: Simethicone 30% suspension, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose 2208, carrageenan, microcrystalline cellulose, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, D-sorbitol 70% solution, stevioside, silicone resin 30%, natural orange flavor, chlorhexidine acetate 3 mg (as preservative) and purified water.
Aluminum hydroxide is chemically Al2O3.
Gastromal dosage
Generally, 1 or 2 sachets (10 mL) 3 times daily, between meals or bedtime, or as directed by a physician.
Gastromal interactions
Do not take Gastromal concomitantly with other drugs within 2 hrs because this will change the effect of the drugs.
Interaction between antacid and other drugs will increase gastric pH. Do not take Gastromal with tetracycline during 3-4 hrs after administration.
Do not take Gastromal concomitantly with fluoroquinolone because this decreases its absorption. Concurrent use with norfloxacin or ciprofloxacin will have signs of urinary gravel and toxicity.
It is better to take Gastromal 3 hrs after using ketoconazole.
Do not take Gastromal concomitantly with mecamylamine, methenamine, sodium polystyren sulfonate resin.
Gastromal side effects
This medication can cause nausea, constipation, diarrhea, or headache. If these symptoms persist or become severe, notify your doctor.
If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, remember that he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
The magnesium in this product can cause diarrhea. Using an antacid that contains only aluminum along with this product can help control diarrhea. The aluminum in this product can cause constipation. To minimize constipation, drink plenty of fluids and exercise. Diarrhea is more common with this product than constipation.
Aluminum-containing antacids bind to phosphate, an important body chemical, in the gut. This can cause low phosphate levels, especially if you use this medication in large doses and for a long time. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of the following symptoms of low phosphate: loss of appetite, unusual tiredness, muscle weakness.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: dizziness, fainting.
Seek immediate medical attention if any of these rare but very serious side effects or symptoms of a serious medical problem occur: black/tarry stools, slow/shallow breathing, slow/irregular heartbeat, mental/mood changes (e.g., confusion), deep sleep, pain with urination, stomach/abdominal pain, vomit that looks like coffee grounds.
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
Gastromal contraindications
Gastromal should not be used in patients who are severely suffering from renal insufficiency, or if there is severe abdominal pain and/or the possibility of bowel obstruction.
Gastromal chewable tablets contain phenylalanine and should not be given to phenylketonurics patients.
Active ingredient matches for Gastromal:
Aluminium Hydroxide/Magnesium Hydroxide in Poland.
List of Gastromal substitutes (brand and generic names) | Sort by popularity |
| Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
| Gastramyl (Tunisia) | |
| Gastropeache Susp (Spain) | |
| Gelal Magnesia NF (Uruguay) | |
| Gelasim (Mexico) | |
| Gelmax (Brazil, Paraguay) | |
| Gelpex (Mexico) | |
| Gentacid (Philippines) | |
| Gentacid 60 mL (Vonnace) | |
| Gentacid 120 mL (Vonnace) | |
| Hairiesu (Japan) | |
| Jpdrox (Bangladesh) | |
| Kartacid | |
| Kimilox | |
| Lactameal (Bangladesh) | |
| Maalox Antacid (Belgium) | |
| Tablet; Oral; Calcium Carbonate 311 mg; Magnesium Carbonate 232 mg | |
| Maalox Antacid Forte (Belgium) | |
| Maalox Hydroxyde d'Aluminium/Hydroxyde de Magnésium Maux d'Estomac (France) | |
| Maalox maux d'estomac (France) | |
| Suspension; Oral; Aluminum Hydroxide 460 mg; Magnesium Hydroxide 400 mg | |
| Suspension; Oral; Aluminum Hydroxide 525 mg; Magnesium Hydroxide 400 mg | |
| Tablet, Chewable; Oral; Aluminum Hydroxide 400 mg; Magnesium Hydroxide 400 mg | |
| Maalox Mini (Russian Federation) | |
| Maalox Oral (Cyprus) | |
| Maaloxan (Germany) | |
| Maaredge (Japan) | |
| Macmet (Japan) | |
| Magal II (Peru) | |
| Maglid (Belgium, Luxembourg) | |
| 200ml (Overseas) | $ 0.60 |
| Maglid Magaldrate 400 mg, simethicone20 mg/5 mL. O-SUSP / 200ml (Overseas) | $ 0.60 |
| MAGLID 400MG/20MG SUSPENSION 1 bottle / 200 ML suspension each (Overseas) | $ 0.84 |
| MAGLID oral susp 200ml (Overseas) | $ 0.60 |
| Maglid Suspension (Overseas) | $ 0.84 |
| Maglid 200mg+200mg (Luxembourg) | |
| Magnelum (Colombia) | |
| Magtect (Japan) | |
| Magtect U (Japan) | |
| Malfa (Japan) | |
| Malucol (Romania) | |
| Marperis (Japan) | |
| Medacid (Oman) | |
| Monnax (Philippines) | |
| Moxal (Oman, Tunisia) | |
| Mucogel (Oman, United Kingdom) | |
| Suspension; Oral; Aluminum Hydroxide 220 mg; Magnesium Hydroxide 195 mg / 5 ml (Novogen Captab) | |
| Mucogel Dextromethorphan hydrobromide10 mg, guaiphenesinhydrochloride 100 mg, bromhexine hydrochloride 2 mg. SG-CAP / 10x10 (Novogen Captab) | $ 4.82 |
See 212 substitutes for Gastromal | |
References
- DailyMed. "MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- PubChem. "MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/com... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- DrugBank. "Magnesium Hydroxide". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB09104 (accessed September 17, 2018).
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