Belcid Forte Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Side Effects Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Per 5 mL Al hydroxide 306 mg, Mg hydroxide 110 mg, simethicone 30 mg

Indications/Uses

Symptomatic relief of hyperacidity associated w/ PUD, gastritis, peptic esophagitis, gastric hyperacidity, heartburn or hiatal hernia. Symptomatic alleviation of gas including post-op gas pain.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & childn ≥12 yr 1 sachet or 1-3 tsp qds.

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Overdosage

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Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach: Take between meals & at bedtime.

Contraindications

Not to be taken w/ other medicine w/in 2 hr prior to administration. Not to be taken for >2 wk.

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Special Precautions

Massive upper GI hemorrhage. Dose-related rebound hyperacidity. Pregnancy & lactation.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Constipation, diarrhea.

Drug Interactions

Decreased absorption of weakly acidic drugs eg, digoxin, phenytoin, chlorpromazine, INH, chlordiazepoxide, indomethacin, Fe salts. Increased absorption of weakly basic drugs eg, pseudoephedrine, l-dopa. Decreased tetracycline bioavailability. Inhibited quinidine, amphetamines excretion. Enhanced salicylates excretion.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Antacids, Antireflux Agents & Antiulcerants

ATC Classification

A02AF02 - ordinary salt combinations and antiflatulents ; Belongs to the class of antacids with antiflatulents.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Belcid Forte oral susp

Packing/Price

(peppermint flavour) 120 mL x 1's; (peppermint flavour) 15 mL x 1's; (peppermint flavour) 240 mL x 1's

Belcid Forte

Manufacturer:

Biolab

Distributor:

Medispec