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Magaldrate (Antacid) (Oral)
Treats indigestion, heartburn, and peptic ulcers
Brand Names:
Riopan
Contraindications:
You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to magaldrate
Uses:
Tablet, Chewable Tablet, Liquid
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Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often. Always follow dose instructions on the medicine label when taking this medicine without your doctor's advice.
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Take this medicine between meals and at bedtime.
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Shake the oral liquid well before each use.
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Chew the chewable tablet before swallowing.
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If you are being treated for peptic ulcer, keep taking the antacid for as long as your doctor tells you to.
If a dose is missed:
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Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
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If it is almost time for your next regular dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
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You should not use two doses at the same time.
Storage:
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Store at room temperature away from heat, direct light, and moisture. Do not freeze.
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Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
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You should not use magaldrate-containing antacids within 1 to 2 hours before or after taking other medicines unless you talk with your doctor first.
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You should not use this medicine with tetracycline antibiotics.
Warnings:
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If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
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Talk with your doctor before taking antacids if you have heart disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, liver disease, severe stomach pains or diarrhea.
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Unless you are taking antacids for peptic ulcer, You should not use continually for more than 2 weeks.
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Antacids may contain large amounts of sodium.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
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Dizziness
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Irregular heartbeat
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Nausea or vomiting
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Excessive weakness or tiredness
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Severe constipation
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Ankle swelling
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Bone pain
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Going to the bathroom (urinating) more often
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Changes in mood, confusion
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Headache that does not go away
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Mild constipation
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Diarrhea
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Unpleasant or chalky taste
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Stomach cramps or nausea
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White colored stools
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Increased thirst
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Appetite loss
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