PIMAG

Indication

Antacid suspension for fast relief of gastric problems. PIMAG treats therapy in gastric and duodenal ulcer, gastritis, heartburn and gastric hyperacidity. Helps to reduce symptoms related with gastric hyperacidity: stomach upset, nausea, flatulence and heartburn.

Ingredients

• Aluminium Hydroxide Dried Gel 300 mg
• Magnesium Hydroxide 300 mg
• Simethicone 80 mg

Direction

Oral suspension. White oral suspension, homogenous after shaking. Adult: 1-2 sachet, 3-4 times a day; shake before use. Children (6-12 years old): 1 sachet, 3-4 times a day; shake before use. To be taken immediately once the symptoms occur and repeat 30-60 minutes before or after meals and before bed time.

Side effects

• Generally may cause constipation
• diarrhea
• nausea
• vomiting and symptoms will disappear after not taking the medicine.

Precautions

• Do not use for patients with serious kidney failures which may cause hypermagnesia.
• Not recommended for treatment more than 2 weeks
• unless recommended by physician
• which may cause dependence of gastric function.
• Antacids are known disturb the absorption of Tetracycline
• Cimetidine
• etc.
• so 1
• 2 hours gap should be applied between taking Antacids and the drug.
• Not recommended for children under 6 years old.
• Not suitable for patients with low phosphorus diet and long term use
• since antacid lowers phosphorus level in blood.