Dolocid Oral Suspension

Aluminium Oxide & Magnesium Trisilicate is indicated in Heartburn, Indigestion, Gastric Hyperacidity, Peptic ulcer disease, Gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD)

Aluminum hydroxide neutralizes stomach hydrocloride to form AICI3 salt plus water; increases gastric pH.

Magnesium Trisilicate neutralizes gastric acidity by increasing gastric pH

Take 2-4 teaspoonful after meals and at bedtime as needed (up to 4 times a day)

Aluminium Hydroxide: Enhanced absorption with citrates or ascorbic acid. Decreases absorption of allopurinol, tetracyclines, quinolones, cephalosporins, biphosphonate derivatives, corticosteroids, cyclosporin, delavirdine, Fe salts, imidazole antifungals, isoniazid, mycophenolate, penicillamine, phosphate supplements, phenytoin, phenothiazines, trientine.

Magnesium Trisilicate: None well documented.

Hypophosphataemia

Diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, vomiting.

Pregnancy Category- Not Classified. FDA has not yet classified the drug into a specified pregnancy category.

Renal dysfunction, low phosphate diet, prolonged use.

Antacid with laxative action, Antacids