Cytocid Chewable Tablet
Chewable Tablet
Central Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Weight:
250 mg+400 mgbest Price:
৳ 0.50Generic
Aluminium Hydroxide + Magnesium Hydroxide
Pharmacology
Each tablet contains- Dried Aluminium Hydroxide Gel BP (Al2O3 47%, minimum): 250 mg Magnesium Hydroxide BP: 400 mg Each 5 ml contains- Aluminium Oxide (Equivalent amount of Aluminium Hydroxide Gel USP): 175 mg Magnesium Hydroxide (Equivalent amount of Magnesium Hydroxide Paste USP): 225 mg
Contraindications
This drug inhibits the absorption of following drugs: Azithromycin, cefpodoxime, ciprofloxacin, isoniazid, rifampicin, norfloxacin, ofloxacin, pivampicillin, tetracyclines, Gabapentin and phenytoin, Itraconazole, ketoconazole, Chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine and Phenothiazines.
Side Effects
This is contraindicated in hypophosphataemia. It is also contraindicated in alkalosis and hypermagnesaemia where abdominal distention may be due to partial or complete intestinal obstruction.
Pregnancy And Lactation
Long term use of any antacid results in alkaluria, which may predispose to nephrolithiasis by forming precipitation of calcium phosphate.
Therapeutic
Antacids reduce the absorption of tetracycline when given concomitantly. These should not be used concomitantly
Storage Conditions
Antacids
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