What is Riopan Plus 2?
Treating acid indigestion, heartburn, gas, and sour stomach. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Riopan Plus 2 suspension is an antacid and antiflatulent combination. The antacid works by neutralizing stomach acid and increasing the pH of the stomach. The antiflatulent works by breaking up gas bubbles, which makes gas easier to eliminate.
Riopan Plus 2 indications
Treating acid indigestion, heartburn, gas, and sour stomach. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Riopan Plus 2 Suspension is an antacid and antiflatulent combination. The antacid works by neutralizing stomach acid and increasing the pH of the stomach. The antiflatulent works by breaking up gas bubbles, which makes gas easier to eliminate.
How should I use Riopan Plus 2?
Use Riopan Plus 2 suspension as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Riopan Plus 2 suspension may be taken with or without food.
- Shake well before using.
- If you miss a dose of Riopan Plus 2 suspension and you are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Riopan Plus 2 suspension.
Riopan Plus 2 dosage
Riopan Plus 2 / Simethicone (Riopan Plus 2) Dosage
Applies to the following strengths: 540 mg-40 mg/5 mL; 480 mg-20 mg; 1080 mg-30 mg; 1080 mg-40 mg/5 mL
Usual Adult Dose for:
- Dyspepsia
- Flatulence
Additional dosage information:
- Renal Dose Adjustments
- Liver Dose Adjustments
- Precautions
- Dialysis
Usual Adult Dose for Dyspepsia
1 to 2 teaspoonfuls after meals and at bedtime.
Usual Adult Dose for Flatulence
1 to 2 teaspoonfuls after meals and at bedtime.
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
Riopan Plus 2 should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment to avoid hypermagnesemia and toxicity.
Doses of Simethicone (Riopan Plus 2) greater than 500 mg a day are generally not recommended.
Dialysis
Data not available
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
Medical Disclaimer
More about Riopan Plus 2
- Riopan Plus 2 Side Effects
- During Pregnancy
- Drug Interactions
- 2 Reviews
- Drug class: antacids
Consumer resources
- Riopan Plus 2 and Simethicone (Riopan Plus 2)
Related treatment guides
- Gas
- Indigestion
Riopan Plus 2 interactions
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Riopan Plus 2 Suspension. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), citrate salts (found in some calcium supplements, antacids, and laxatives), or quinidine because their actions and side effects may be increased by Riopan Plus 2 Suspension
Bisphosphonates (eg, alendronic acid), cation exchange resins (eg, sodium polystyrene sulfonate), cephalosporins (eg, cefaclor), imidazoles (eg, fluconazole), mycophenolate, penicillamine, quinolones (eg, ciprofloxacin), tetracyclines (eg, doxycycline), or thyroid hormones because their effectiveness may be decreased by Riopan Plus 2 Suspension
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Riopan Plus 2 Suspension may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Riopan Plus 2 side effects
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What are the possible side effects of Riopan Plus 2?
Applies to Riopan Plus 2 / Simethicone (Riopan Plus 2): suspension
Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Constipation; diarrhea; intestinal pain.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur while taking Riopan Plus 2 / Simethicone (Riopan Plus 2):
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black, tarry stools; loss of appetite; muscle weakness; nausea; slow reflexes; vomiting; vomit that looks like coffee grounds.
Riopan Plus 2 contraindications
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What is the most important information I should know about Riopan Plus 2?
Do NOT use Riopan Plus 2 Suspension if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Riopan Plus 2 Suspension.
you have a history of kidney problems.
you are taking citrate salts (found in some calcium supplements, antacids, and laxatives).
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Active ingredient matches for Riopan Plus 2:
List of Riopan Plus 2 substitutes (brand and generic names) | Sort by popularity |
Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
Riopan Plus Suspension | |
RITCID (India) | |
RITCID oral susp 170ml (Wonder (Forrit)) | $ 0.65 |
Ron Acid Plus Suspension | |
Ron-Acid Plus | |
SIBER | |
SIBER ORAL GEL 1 bottle / 170 ML oral gel each (Seagull Labs (I) Pvt Ltd) | $ 0.64 |
SIBER FORTE | |
SIBER FORTE ORAL GEL 1 bottle / 170 ML oral gel each (Seagull Labs (I) Pvt Ltd) | $ 0.84 |
SIBERGEL FORTE | |
SIBERGEL-FORTE | |
SIBERGEL-FORTE SUSPENSION 1 bottle / 170 ML suspension each (Seagull Labs (I) Pvt Ltd) | $ 0.84 |
SICO (India) | |
170ml (Mint) | |
Sico Magaldrate 400 mg, simethicone60 mg. O-SUSP / 170ml (Mint) | |
Sico Magaldrate 400 mg, simethicone60 mg. SUSP / 170ml (Mint) | |
SICO oral susp 170ml (Mint) | |
Sico Magaldrate 400 mg, simethicone60 mg. O-SUSP / 170ml (Mint) | |
Sico Magaldrate 400 mg, simethicone60 mg. SUSP / 170ml (Mint) | |
SIGMA SUSP (India) | |
170ml (USP) | |
Sigma SUSP Magaldrate 400 mg, simethicone60 mg. O-SUSP / 170ml (USP) | |
SIGMA SUSP oral susp 170ml (USP) | |
Sigma SUSP Magaldrate 400 mg, simethicone60 mg. O-SUSP / 170ml (USP) | |
TITER (India) | |
220ml (Comed Pharma) | $ 0.49 |
Titer Magaldrate 500 mg, simethicone25 mg/5 mL. SYR / 220ml (Comed Pharma) | $ 0.49 |
Titer 220 ml Syrup (Comed Pharma) | $ 0.01 |
TITER 500MG/25MG SUSPENSION 1 bottle / 220 ML suspension each (Comed Pharma) | $ 0.50 |
TITER syr 220ml (Comed Pharma) | $ 0.49 |
Titer Magaldrate 500 mg, simethicone25 mg/5 mL. SYR / 220ml (Comed Pharma) | $ 0.49 |
Titer 500mg/100mg/25mg Suspension (Comed Pharma) | $ 0.50 |
ULCIZIL (India) | |
ULCIZIL susp / oral use 170ml (Lifekyor) | $ 0.66 |
ULGEL SAUNF | |
ULGEL SAUNF 400 MG/20 MG TABLET 1 strip / 8 tablets each (Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd) | $ 0.16 |
ULGEL SAUNF 400MG/20MG/5ML SUSPENSION 1 bottle / 450 ML suspension each (Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd) | $ 1.46 |
ULGEL SAUNF 400MG/20MG/5ML SUSPENSION 1 bottle / 200 ML suspension each (Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd) | $ 0.92 |
ULREA (India) | |
170ml (Cinerea) | $ 0.53 |
Ulrea Magaldrate 400 mg, simethicone20 mg. SYR / 170ml (Cinerea) | $ 0.53 |
ULREA syr 170ml (Cinerea) | $ 0.53 |
Ulrea Magaldrate 400 mg, simethicone20 mg. SYR / 170ml (Cinerea) | $ 0.53 |
ULTRACID M | |
ULTRACID M 400 MG/20 MG SUSPENSION 1 bottle / 170 ML suspension each (Obsurge Biotech Ltd) | $ 0.71 |
VENACID (India) | |
VENACID syr 170ml (Ventus) | $ 0.63 |
Vikcid | |
VIKCID SYRUP 1 bottle / 170 ml syrup each (Anvik Biotech) | $ 0.54 |
WELGEL (India) | |
WELGEL oral susp 170ml (Fitwel) | |
Welgel Suspension (Fitwel) | $ 0.60 |
XYLANTA | |
XYLANTA 400MG/20MG SUSPENSION 1 bottle / 170 ML suspension each (Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd) | $ 0.64 |
XYLANTA 400MG/20MG TABLET 1 strip / 10 tablets each (Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd) | $ 0.18 |
Xylanta 400 mg/20 mg Tablet (Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd) | $ 0.02 |
Xylanta Suspension (Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd) | $ 0.64 |
See 291 substitutes for Riopan Plus 2 |
References
- PubChem. "Simethicone". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sub... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- DrugBank. "Simethicone - DrugBank". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB09512 (accessed September 17, 2018).
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