Antanil - Aluminium Hydroxide & Magnesium Hydroxide

Description:
Antanil® is a non systemic antacid preparation capable of neutralizing the excess acid and healing up the ulcers.

Composition:
Antanil® Tablet : Each tablet contains Aluminium Hydroxide BP 250 mg and Magnesium Hydroxide BP 400 mg.
Antanil® Suspension: Each 5 ml contains Aluminium Hydroxide Gel BP equivalent to Aluminium hydroxide BP 200 mg and Magnesium Hydroxide BP 400 mg.

Indication:
o Hyperacidity
o Gastritis, heart burn and dyspepsia.
o Peptic ulcer, gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer.

Dosage and Administration:
Tablet : After meal, 2 tablets 3-4 times daily by chewing or as advised by the physician.
Suspension : After meal, 2 teaspoonful Antanil suspension 3-4 times daily or as advised by the physician.

Side effect:
Antanil® has little or no side effect. Diarrhoea or constipation may occur occasionally.

Precaution:
Antacid containing Aluminium Hydroxide should not be taken concomitanty with any form of Tetracycline & Digoxin as the absorption of latter may be affected.

Contraindication:
Antacid should not be used if the patient has the deficiency of phosphate and in case of patient with kidney failure.

How supplied:
Antanil® Tablet : Box contains 10 x 20's chewing tablets in blister strip
Antanil® Suspension : Bottle contains 200 ml of suspension.

Manufacturer’s Source: IBN SINA

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Antanil Plus - Aluminium Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide and Simethicone

Description:
Antanil® Plus is a non systemic antacid and antiflatulent preparation. When ingested, Antanil® Plus neutralizes gastric acid and forms neutral salts within the stomach. Aluminium hydroxide can cause constipation and magnesium hydroxide has a laxative effect. Aluminium and magnesium combined to offset their individual effects on bowel function. Simethicone is included to limited bloating and gas.

Composition:
Antanil® Plus Tablet : Each tablet contains Aluminium Hydroxide Dried Gel BP 400 mg. Magnesium Hydroxide BP 400 mg and Simethicone USP 30 mg.
Antanil® Plus Suspension : Each 5 ml contains Aluminium Hydroxide Compressed Gel BP, equivalent to Aluminium Oxide 200 mg, Magnesium Hydroxide BP 400 mg and Simethicone USP 30 mg.

Indication:
Antanil® Plus is used to treat an upset stomach caused by heartburn, acid indigestion, or sour stomach; to treat peptic ulcer, hiatal hernia or other conditions caused by hyperacidity and to prevent ulcer or bleeding from ulcer. It is also indicated to expel excess gas from the intestine.

Dosage and Administration:
Antanil® Plus Tablet: 1-2 tablets to be chewed half to 1 hour after or in between meals and at bed time or as required.
Antanil® Plus Suspension: 2-3 teaspoonful half to 1 hour after or in between meals and at bed time or as required.
To be effective, chewable Antanil® Plus tablet must be chewed thoroughly before swallowing followed by a full glass of water. Shake suspension well before pouring each dose.

Side effect:
Antanil® Plus can cause nausea, loss of appetite, constipation or diarrhoea, weakness, or headache.

Precaution:
Caution has to be taken in patients with kidney problem. Symptoms of overdose may include dizziness, fatigue, weakness, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, drowsiness, slow or shallow breathing, or loss of consciousness.

Contraindication:
Antanil® Plus is contraindicated especially to Tetracycline, Ferrous Sulfate (iron), drugs used for arthritis (e.g., Aspirin, Indomethacin); Digoxin, Isoniazid, Pseudoephedrine, Diazepam, Methenamine, Ketoconazole.

How supplied:
Antanil® Plus Tablet : Box contains 10 x 10's chewable tablets in blister strip.
Antanil® Plus Suspension : Bottle contains 200 ml suspension.

Manufacturer’s Source: IBN SINA

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