Tablet : Each tablet contains.
Dried Aluminium Hydroxide Gel BP 250 mg (Al₂O₃ 47%, minimum).
Magnesium Hydroxide BP 400 mg.
Suspension : Each 5 ml contains.
Aluminium Oxide 175 mg (Equivalent amount of Aluminium Hydroxide Gel USP).
Magnesium Hydroxide 225 mg (Equivalent amount of Magnesium Hydroxide Paste USP).
Entacyd® tablet and suspension are well-balanced combination of essential non-systemic antacids which excel in efficacy and palatability. These are dependable antacid preparations without acid rebound, constipating or cathertic effects. Both the preparations provide symptomatic relief of hyperacidity associated with heartburn, acid ingestion or sour stomach.
Aluminium hydroxide gel, a slow acting antacid and an adsorbent with prolonged effect, has high neutralizing power. Magnesium Hydroxide possesses a slow but sustained acid neutralizing property. Antacids of both tablet and suspension possess adsorbent property. They form a protecting coating over the ulcer surface facilitating its healing; thus protecting the sensitive mucosa of stomach and duodenum from further irritation.
Hyperacidity, peptic ulcer, gastritis, heartburn, sour stomach & dyspepsia.
Tablet: Two tablets 1-3 hours after meal and at bed time or as directed by the physician.
Suspension: 2 tea spoonful 1-3 hours after meal and at bed time or as directed by the physician.
CONTRAINDICATION AND PRECAUTION:
Antacid is contraindicated in hypophosphataemia. It is also contraindicated in alkalosis and hypermagnesaemia where abdominal distention may be due to partial or complete intestinal obstruction.
ALIMENTARY PREPARATIONS.
Entacyd®:
Antacids reduce the absorption of tetracycline when given concomitantly. These should not be used concomitantly.
Antacids reduce absorption of different groups of drugs as shown in the following table.
Therapeutic class.
Example of drugs.
Antibacterials.
Azithromycin, cefpodoxime, ciprofloxacin, isoniazid, rifampicin, norfloxacin, ofloxacin, pivampicillin and most tetracyclines.
Antiepileptics.
Gabapentin and phenytoin.
Antifungals.
Itraconazole and ketoconazole.
Antimalarials.
Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine.
Antipsychotics.
Phenothiazines.
It is advised to avoid antacid preparations in the first trimester of pregnancy.
Store in cool and dry place, out of reach of children.
ALIMENTARY PREPARATIONS.