What is Taimac?
Taimac is an aluminum-containing antacid.
Taimac is used to treat heartburn, indigestion, or stomach upset.
Taimac may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Taimac indications
For symptomatic relief of anxiety and tension associated with psychoneurosis
Useful in the management of pruritus due to allergic conditions such as chronic urticaria and atopic and contact dermatoses, and in histamine-mediated pruritus.
As a sedative when used as premedication and following general anesthesia,
How should I use Taimac?
Use Taimac suspension as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Taimac suspension may be taken with or without food.
- Shake well before using.
- If you miss a dose of Taimac 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 Taimac suspension.
Uses of Taimac in details
Taimac, given alone or in combination with antiflatulent (simethicone) drugs to treat indigestion (dyspepsia), heartburn, gas, and other digestive problems.
Taimac dosage
Taimac Dosage
Applies to the following strengths: 540 mg/5 mL
Usual Adult Dose for:
- Dyspepsia
Additional dosage information:
- Renal Dose Adjustments
- Liver Dose Adjustments
- Precautions
- Dialysis
Usual Adult Dose for Dyspepsia
Dose: 1 to 2 teaspoons after meals and at bedtime
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
Taimac should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment to avoid hypermagnesemia and toxicity.
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 Taimac
- Taimac Side Effects
- During Pregnancy
- Drug Interactions
- Drug class: antacids
Related treatment guides
- Indigestion
Taimac interactions
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What other drugs will affect Taimac?
acetaminophen
• alendronate
• allopurinol
• ammonium chloride
• amphetamine
• antibiotics
• aspirin and aspirin-like medicines
• captopril
• cellulose sodium phosphate
• delavirdine
• etidronate
• ezetimibe
• gabapentin
• glipizide or glyburide
• heart medicines, such as digoxin or digitoxin
• indomethacin
• iron salts or iron supplements
• isoniazid
• itraconazole
• ketoconazole
• medicines for mental problems, such as anxiety and psychotic disturbances
• medicines for movement abnormalities as in Parkinson’s disease, or for gastrointestinal problems
• medicines for stomach ulcers and stomach problems
• methenamine
• misoprostol
• mycophenolate
• naproxen
• other magnesium-containing antacids, laxatives or supplements
• pancrelipase
• penicillamine
• phenytoin
• pseudoephedrine
• quinidine
• risedronate
• rosuvastatin
• sodium fluoride
• sodium polystyrene sulfonate
• sotalol
• sucralfate
• tacrolimus
• thyroid hormones (example: levothyroxine)
• tiludronate
• valproic acid
Taimac side effects
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What are the possible side effects of Taimac?
Applies to Taimac: 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 Taimac (the active ingredient contained in Taimac)
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.
Taimac contraindications
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What is the most important information I should know about Taimac?
Do NOT use Taimac Suspension if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Taimac 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 Taimac:
Magaldrate in Taiwan.
| Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
| Taimac 480 mg x 500's | |
List of Taimac substitutes (brand and generic names): | |
| Riopan (Argentina, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Cyprus, Egypt, France, Georgia, Germany, Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Oman, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen) | |
| Gel; Oral; Dimethicone 1 g; Magaldrate Hydrate 8 g / 100 ml (Altana) | |
| Suspension; Oral; Magaldrate Hydrate 480 mg / 5 ml (Altana) | |
| Tablet, Chewable; Oral; Magaldrate Hydrate 480 mg (Altana) | |
| Tablet, Chewable; Oral; Magaldrate Hydrate 800 mg (Altana) | |
| Riopan 400 mg x 500's (Altana) | |
| Riopan 800 mg x 500's (Altana) | |
| Riopan 1600mg (Austria) | |
| Riopan 800mg (Austria, Switzerland) | |
| Riopan 800mg/10ml (Luxembourg) | |
| Riopan Forte (Switzerland) | |
| Riopan Forte 1600mg (Switzerland) | |
| Riopan Gel (Switzerland) | |
| Riopone (South Africa) | |
| Ron Acid | |
| Ron-Acid Suspension | |
| Sanaflat (Peru) | |
| Sarb Cid | |
| Sarb Cid 170 ml Suspension (Sarb Pharmaceuticals) | $ 0.01 |
| Selanac (Brazil) | |
| Simag (India) | |
| Simag 170 ml Syrup (Zedchem Pharma) | $ 0.02 |
| SIMAG syr 170ml (Zedchem Pharma) | $ 0.66 |
| Simaphil (Germany) | |
| Lozenges; Oral; Magaldrate (Philopharm) | |
| Suspension; Oral; Magaldrate (Philopharm) | |
| Simelgat (Turkey) | |
| Sober | |
| Sober I70 ml Syrup (Hosta Labs) | $ 0.02 |
| Spagel | |
| Spagel 170 ml Syrup (Spa Biological Labs) | $ 0.02 |
| Stop Gel | |
| Stop Gel 170 ml Syrup (Serve Healthcare Pvt Ltd) | $ 0.02 |
| Tena Cid | |
| Tena Cid 170 ml Syrup (Technica Labs & Pharma Pvt Ltd) | $ 0.02 |
| Ulgel A | |
| Ulgel A 170 ml Syrup (Alembic Limited.) | $ 0.02 |
| Ulgel A Suspension (Alembic Limited.) | $ 1.41 |
| Ultragel | |
| Ultragel 170 ml Suspension (Ultrasearch (Ultramark Healthcare Pvt Ltd)) | $ 0.03 |
| Vegacid | |
| Vegacid 170 ml Suspension (Vega Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.) | $ 0.02 |
| VEGACID SUSPENSION 1 bottle / 170 ML suspension each (Vega Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.) | $ 0.75 |
| Vegacid Suspension (Vega Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.) | $ 0.75 |
| Wisfast | |
| Wisfast 170 ml Suspension (Plenteous Pharmaceuticals Ltd.) | $ 0.01 |
| Wisfast 200+20 Tablet (Plenteous Pharmaceuticals Ltd.) | $ 0.01 |
| WISFAST 400MG/20MG SUSPENSION 1 bottle / 170 ML suspension each (Plenteous Pharmaceuticals Ltd.) | $ 0.43 |
| Wisfast 400 mg/20 mg Suspension (Plenteous Pharmaceuticals Ltd.) | $ 0.43 |
| Yom MPS | |
| Yom MPS 170 ml Syrup (Hauz Pharma Pvt Ltd) | $ 0.02 |
| Zecrol | |
| Zecrol 170 ml Syrup (Zeal Biotech Pvt Ltd) | $ 0.02 |
| Zingaro | |
| Zingaro 800+40 Tablet (Adcco Limited.) | $ 0.01 |
| Zingaro 170 ml Suspension (Adcco Limited.) | $ 0.01 |
See 168 substitutes for Taimac | |
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The results of a survey conducted on ndrugs.com for Taimac are given in detail below. The results of the survey conducted are based on the impressions and views of the website users and consumers taking Taimac. We implore you to kindly base your medical condition or therapeutic choices on the result or test conducted by a physician or licensed medical practitioners.User reports
1 consumer reported useful
Was the Taimac drug useful in terms of decreasing the symptom or the disease?According to the reports released by ndrugs.com website users, the below mentioned percentages of users say the drug is useful / not useful to them in decreasing their symptoms/disease. The usefulness of the drug depends on many factors, like severity of the disease, perception of symptom, or disease by the patient, brand name used [matters only to a certain extent], other associated conditions of the patient. If the drug is not effective or useful in your case, you need to meet the doctor to get re-evaluated about your symptoms/disease, and he will prescribe an alternative drug.
| Users | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Not useful | 1 | 100.0% | |
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