Belcid Forte Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

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

Indications/Uses

Relieves colic, flatulence, abdominal pain due to gastric hyperacidity or peptic & duodenal ulcer. Carminative.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 1-4 tsp. Childn 6-12 yr 1-2 tsp, 3-6 yr ½ to 1 tsp.

Overdosage

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Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach: Take 30 min before or 1 hr after meals.

Contraindications

CV disease. Renal failure.

Special Precautions

Not to be taken for >2 wk. Patients recently suffered from massive upper GI hemorrhage. Avoid intake at least 2 hr before or after pill.

Adverse Reactions

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

Storage

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Description

View Belcid Forte description for details of the chemical structure and excipients (inactive components).

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 Forte oral susp

Packing/Price

15 mL x 30 × 1's;240 mL x 1's

Belcid Forte