Belcid 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 Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Thai FDA Category Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Per 15 mL Al hydroxide 918 mg, Mg hydroxide 300 mg, simethicone 60 mg

Indications/Uses

Antacid, antiflatulent & demulcent in gastric hyperacidity & heartburn. Symptomatic relief of peptic & duodenal ulcer pains; heartburn, acid reflux & difficulty swallowing due to GERD; acid indigestion, sore stomach & dyspepsia.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

15 mL qid.

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Overdosage

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Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach: Take 1 hr after meals & at bedtime.

Special Precautions

Hypophosphatemia in normophosphatemic patients w/ prolonged use. Patients who have recently suffered massive upper GI hemorrhage. Pregnancy & lactation.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Diarrhea; hypermagnesemia in renal failure patients; constipation; osteomalacia & hypophosphatemia; Al accumulation in serum, bone & CNS.

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Drug Interactions

Decreased effect of digoxin, phenytoin, chlorpromazine, INH, chlordiazepoxide, indomethacin, Fe salts. Increased absorption of pseudoephedrine & levodopa. Decreased bioavailability of tetracycline. Inhibited excretion of basic drugs eg, quinidine, amphetamines. Enhanced excretion of acidic drugs eg, salicylates.

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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.

Thai FDA Category

NDD

Presentation/Packing

Form

Belcid oral susp

Packing/Price

1 L x 1's;240 mL x 1's

Belcid

Manufacturer:

Biolab

Distributor:

Biopharm