Swecon Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Hydrotalcite

Indications/Uses

Gastroduodenal ulcer, acute & chronic gastritis, hyperacidity.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult Tab 2 tab tds-qds. Oral susp 10 mL tds-qds.

Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach: Take between meals & at bedtime.

Special Precautions

Cardiac disorder, diarrhoea, hypermagnesaemia. Renal disorder.

Adverse Reactions

Occasionally, diarrhoea, soft stool, dry mouth.

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Drug Interactions

Decreased absorption of tetracyclines.

MIMS Class

Antacids, Antireflux Agents & Antiulcerants

ATC Classification

A02AD04 - hydrotalcite ; Belongs to the class of combinations and complexes of aluminium, calcium and magnesium-containing antacids.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Swecon oral susp 100 mg/mL

Packing/Price

100 mL x 1's

Form

Swecon tab 500 mg

Packing/Price

100 × 10's

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