Each 5 ml suspension contains Magnesium Hydroxide USP 125 mg and Aluminium Hydroxide compressed gel USP 2 g equivalent to Aluminium Oxide 200 mg.
Oxecone is a nonsystemic antacid. Oxecone is a well balanced combination of Aluminium Hydroxide and Magnesium Hydroxide. It is reliable and long lasting. Oxecone forms layer on the mucosal membrane of intestine and stomach which protects them from further hyperacidity and thus accelerates ulcer healing process. There is no possibility of diarrhoea and constipation during treatment with Oxecone.
Acute and chronic gastritis, Gastric and duodenal ulcers, Reflux oesophagitis, Heart burn Acid eructation, Nervous gastric disorders (irritable stomach), Gastric irritation after excessive consumption of alcohol, nicotine or coffee, medication causing gastric, irritation or inappropriate diet.
Route of Administration: Oral. 2-4 teaspoonful 1-2 hours after meal and at bed time or when required.
Or as Directed by the Physician.:
Pregnancy: There is no adequate clinical data available on the safety and efficacy of antacid in pregnancy. Should therefore be used with caution, unless the potential benefit outweighs the potential risk for the fetus. Lactation: Adequate information is not available whether antacid is excreted in human milk or not. Since many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when this drug is administered to a nursing mother.
It is not recommended for use in children below age 12 due to lake of data on safety & efficacy.
May cause trouble breathing.
Antacids may reduce the absorption of a number of drugs including macrolides, quinolones, tetracyclines, isoniazid, ketoconazole, digoxin, phenytoin and lansoprazole. So it should not be taken concomitantly with the drugs mentioned above. If these drugs are prescribed with antacid, there should be a gap of at least 1 to 2 hr in taking them.
Store be 30°C & dry place, protected from light. Keep all medicines out of reach of children.