Simaphil lozenges

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Developer: Philopharm GmbH in Quedlinburg
Active ingredient: Magaldrate

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Areas of application

All fields of application by the manufacturer

Following, with Simaphil lozenges related applications, there are more detailed information:

• Gastric and duodenal ulcers
• Heartburn and esophageal inflammation

Variant comparison

Simaphil lozenges are available in the following variants:
(Please note also our notes about the price and payment information)

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Pack size and dosage form	Potency (dosage per Lutsch-Tablet)	Cheapest price per Pack (with surcharge),(Versandkosten)
Lutsch-100 tablets	800 Mg of Magaldrate	14.30 EUR
50 Lutsch-tablets	800 Mg of Magaldrate	9.05 EUR
20 Lutsch-tablets	800 Mg of Magaldrate	3.70 EUR

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Developer: Philopharm GmbH in Quedlinburg
Active ingredient: Magaldrate

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Other components

The following substance not effective components are part of the drug:

• D mannitol
• Magnesium stearate
• Flavourings, natural and nature-identical
• Saccharin sodium
• Sorbitol

Developer: Philopharm GmbH in Quedlinburg
Active ingredient: Magaldrate

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So does Simaphil lozenges

Simaphil lozenges contain the active ingredient of Magaldrate. Learn more about the applications and the action of Magaldrate below. Read also the acid-binding information for the drug group means, among which the active ingredient of Magaldrate.

Fields of application of the active substance: Magaldrate

Magaldrate is used for acid-related complaints such as heartburn (heartburn and esophageal inflammation) and gastric and duodenal ulcers.

Magaldrate is used several times a day at a dose of 400 to 800 milligrams. More than 6,400 mg may be taken per day.

Solid dosage forms such as chewable tablets should be chewing well. This enlarges the surface, accelerated entry into the effect and enhances the effect. The tablets can be sucked also.

Provides after one on two-week application no improvement of complaints, a doctor is to seek out.

In-depth information is available to the following application areas of Magaldrate:

• Gastric and duodenal ulcers
• Heartburn and esophageal inflammation

Mode of action of Magaldrate

Magaldrate belongs to the Group of acid-binding resources. Like all active substances of this group also Magaldrate neutralizes the gastric acid. This alleviates heartburn (heartburn and esophageal inflammation), stomach pain and acid regurgitation, preventing inflammation of esophagus and gastric and duodenal ulcers and ulcer abheilungen accelerates.

The responsible for the binding of stomach acid (magnesium and aluminium salts) are incorporated in a so-called layer lattice. You will from the surface produced gradually dissolved out of the grid and neutralize the acid. The layer grid is able to keep so the acid value (Ph) in the optimal range for some time.

Magaldrate has also a good binding properties to harmful bile acids, which can be received in circumstances from the intestine into the stomach.

Developer: Philopharm GmbH in Quedlinburg
Active ingredient: Magaldrate

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Price comparison

The table below shows all existing medicines containing the same active substance (Magaldrate) such as Simaphil lozenges:
(Please note also our notes about the price and payment information)

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Drug	Dosage of the active substance	Price per 1000 mg	Packungs-size	Cheapest price per Pack (with surcharge),(Versandkosten)
Gastripan tablets	800 mg of Magaldrate per Tablet	0.18 EUR	20 Tablet	Price 2,91 EUR (4.50 EUR shipping) price comparison
Gastripan tablets	800 mg of Magaldrate per Tablet	0.14 EUR	50 Tablet	Price 5.74 EUR (4.50 EUR shipping) price comparison
Gastripan tablets	800 mg of Magaldrate per Tablet	0.13 EUR	100 Tablet	Price 10.40 EUR (4.50 EUR shipping) price comparison
Magaldrate Heumann	800 mg of Magaldrate a chewing gum Tablet	0.14 EUR	20 Chewing Tablet	Price EUR 2.24 (3.70 EUR shipping) price comparison
Magaldrate Heumann	800 mg of Magaldrate a chewing gum Tablet	0.12 EUR	50 Chewing Tablet	Price EUR 4.71 (3,95 EUR shipping) price comparison
Magaldrate Heumann	800 mg of Magaldrate a chewing gum Tablet	0.09 EUR	100 Chewing Tablet	Price 7.39 EUR (EUR 3.95 shipping) price comparison
Magaldrat-CT 800 suspension	mg of Magaldrate per bag	0.12 EUR	20 Bags	Price 1.90 EUR (3.80 EUR shipping) price comparison
Magaldrat-CT 800 suspension	mg of Magaldrate per bag	0,10 EUR	50 Packs	Price 3.99 EUR (3.80 EUR shipping) price comparison
Magaldrat-CT 800 chewing tablets	800 mg of Magaldrate a chewing gum Tablet	0.09 EUR	20 Chewing Tablet	Price 1.43 EUR (3.70 EUR shipping) price comparison
Magaldrat-CT 800 chewing tablets	800 mg of Magaldrate a chewing gum Tablet	0,10 EUR	50 Chewing Tablet	Price 4.00 EUR (3.80 EUR shipping) price comparison
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Developer: Philopharm GmbH in Quedlinburg
Active ingredient: Magaldrate

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Warnings & precautions

• Kidney patients or long-term use of the drug, the aluminium blood levels must be checked regularly by doctors.
• An interval of one or two is to comply with hours to taking other drugs.
• Preferably not at the same time, the drug should be taken with acidic drinks (juice) or effervescent.
• The aluminum mirror should be controlled during treatment.
• The medicinal product should not be taken with fructose intolerance.

Medicines can cause allergic reactions. Evidence for this can be: redness, runny nose, itching, swelling of the mucous membrane, itching and redness of the eyes, narrowing of the Airways (asthma). In rare cases, there may be allergic shock with loss of consciousness.

Should you perceive signs of an allergic reaction, immediately inform a doctor.

Developer: Philopharm GmbH in Quedlinburg
Active ingredient: Magaldrate

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Interactions

What interactions of the active substance Magaldrate in Simaphil lozenges are known? It is important to note that the interactions can be different depending on the pharmaceutical form of the drug (for example, Tablet, syringe, ointment).

Magaldrate and other acid-binding means (antacids) can change the intake of some medicines. This can cause lower dosages especially for the following active substances:

• Tetracycline
• Gyrasehemmer and other antibiotics
• Digoxin (cardiac glycosides)
• Isoniacid (active tuberculosis)
• Chlorpromazine (Psychopharmakon)
• Iron supplements.

Active substances which inhibit blood clotting (anticoagulants) how coumarin and relatives may in effect be strengthened. An interval of one to two hours to take of other drugs is recommended in all cases. Also sour drinks (juice) or effervescent tablets (due to their content of citric acid) should be taken at the same time, because they VerstäŽrken the inclusion of aluminium on Magaldrate.

Developer: Philopharm GmbH in Quedlinburg
Active ingredient: Magaldrate

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Dosage

Gastric and duodenal ulcers lozenges should be sucked one hour after each main meal as well as immediately before going to sleep two. If necessary additional one or two lozenges can be taken two to three hours after each main meal. Heartburn and acid-related stomach ailments a lozenge can be sucked several times a day and immediately before going to bed. The daily dose should not exceed 8 tablets (according to 6400 mg of Magaldrate).

Developer: Philopharm GmbH in Quedlinburg
Active ingredient: Magaldrate

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Contra-indications

The following information about contra-indications for the purposes of Simaphil pastilles in General, pregnancy & lactation, and in children. It is important to note that the contra-indications can be different depending on the pharmaceutical form of the drug (for example, Tablet, syringe, ointment).

When are Simaphil lozenges not allowed?

When hypersensitivity to Magaldrate, magaldrathaltige drugs may not be included.

Magaldrate should not be applied at to low blood phosphate levels.

A capture of Magaldrate by patients with impaired renal function should be done only under medical supervision, the aluminum and magnesium concentrations in the blood.

What must you consider when pregnancy and breast-feeding?

An intake during pregnancy is possible. She should however take place due to the possible aluminium load of unborn children only in low doses and over a short period of time. In any case, a risk benefit together with the doctor is to make.

It is known that aluminium compounds can move in low levels in breast milk. Because aluminum is absorbed only slightly by the child, is no risk to be expected. However, should Magaldrate are used only in the short term due to lack of studies in breastfeeding.

What is taken into account in children?

An application in children under 12 years old should not be carried out due to insufficient studies on the compatibility of this age group.

Developer: Philopharm GmbH in Quedlinburg
Active ingredient: Magaldrate

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Side effects

What side effects can the active ingredient of Magaldrate in Simaphil lozenges have? Below, you will learn the most important thing possible, well-known side effects of Magaldrate in Simaphil lozenges. These side effects should not occur, but can. Because everyone reacts differently to medications. Please also note that the side effects in type and frequency can vary depending on the drug form of the drug (for example, Tablet, syringe, ointment).

Very common side effects: soft bowel movements.

Very rare side effects and individual cases: Diarrhea.

Specialties: In renal impairment can occur in the body enrichment of magnesium, aluminium retention and phosphate impoverishment. These side effects can occur also when kidney healthy users if they occupy Magaldrate over a long period of time or at high doses.