STAGEL Suspension
Suspension
Dose Type
(Magaldrate 400mg + Simethicone 20mg) / 5 ml
Generic Name
National Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Manufactured By
Information
STAGEL is the brand name of combination of (Magaldrate 400 mg + Simethicone 20 mg) / 5ml Suspension in 180 ml. It belongs to the class of Antacid.
Therapeutic Class
Antacid
Dose and Direction of Use
Shake well before use. Taken on an empty stomach, then acid is neutralized for 30 to 60 minutes because the antacid quickly leaves the stomach.
Mode of Action
MEGALDRATE
- A complex of magnesium-aluminium hydroxide, acts as a buffer and reacts rapidly with acid in the stomach while stabilizing the pH in the stomach between 3 and 5.
- Also decreases the activity of pepsin in gastric secretions.
SIMETHICONE
- Anti-foaming agent
- Silicone polymers reduce the surface tension of gas bubble
- Reduces esophageal reflux and gas pain, and is an anti-flatulent agent.
Uses
- Hyperacidity
- Gastric Discomfort
- Heart burn
- Flatulence
- Sour Burp
- Dyspepsia.
Contraindications
Contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to Magaldrate and Simethicone
Precautions and Warning
- Stagel might increase thirst, cause stomach cramps, constipation and diarrhea.
- It should be used with caution with renal impairment to avoid toxicity and hypermagnesemia.