Polygel

Posted September 23, 2018

Polygel

Polygel is an antacid used in the symptomatic treatment of hyperacidity, dyspepsia and flatulence. Polygel used for the treatment of heartburn

Product	Molecule
Polygel Tablets	Aluminium Hydroxide, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate Hydrate, Magnesium Hydroxide, Simethicone
Polygel Syrup	Aluminium Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide, Simethicone

Molecule: Aluminium Hydroxide, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate Hydrate, Magnesium Hydroxide, Simethicone

Formulation: Aluminium Hydroxide gel 300mg + Magnesium Aluminum Silicate Hydrate 50mg + Magnesium Hydroxide 25mg + Simethicone 25mg Tablets

Packaging Unit: 10X10/20X10 Tablets

Dosage: 1 to 2 tablets three times a day

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Molecule: Aluminium Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide, Simethicone

Formulation: Activated Dimethicone 50mg + Magnesium Hydroxide 250mg + Dried Aluminium Hydroxide gel 250mg/5ml, Syrup

Packaging Unit: 120ml/200ml Suspension

Dosage: 2 tablespoonfuls one and half hours after each meal.

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Indications

Treating acid indigestion, heartburn and flatulence.

Pharmacological Class

Antacid

Pharmacological Properties

Antacid

Mechanism Of Action

Alumunium hydroxide and Magnesium hydroxide acts on the HCl in the stomach by neutralization. Simethicone is an anti-foaming agent used to reduce bloating, discomfort and pain caused by flatulence.

Side Effects

Constipation, diarrhea.

Contraindications

Hypersentivity to any of the ingredients. Severe renal insufficiency.

Observations

As a precaution antacids should be taken 2 hours before or after (4 hours for fluoroquinolones) other medication as it may interfere with absorption of other drugs.