Magaldrate as an antiacid with multi-target effect: clinical-pharmacological essay

Abstract

Aluminium magnesium hydroxide sulfate 5:10:31:2 (magaldrate) is used as an antiacid which neutralizes excess of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. In joint application with siloxane polymer of simethicon, magaldrate shows minimum of side effects (in particular, does not cause high gassing) against the background of increased cytoprotective effect on the gastric mucous membrane.

Keywords

• aluminium magnesium hydroxide sulphate
• magaldrate
• simethicon
• gastritis
• gastroduodenitis