Pectagel (170 ml) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by The Pharmed Research Lab Pvt Ltd. This medicine is combination of more than one active ingredient or substance within a single pharmaceutical form type. The main active ingredients or salts in this drug are Magnesium Trisilicate, Dried Aluminium Hydroxide,Simethicone,Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose. This drug comes in the form of Suspension. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 170 ml and is priced at Rs 42 (arround $0.588 US Dollar)
The main active ingredients or salts in Pectagel (170 ml) are :
Dried Aluminium Hydroxide-250 mg
Magnesium Trisilicate-250 mg
Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose-20 mg
Simethicone-50 mg
Magnesium Trisilicate Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Antacid in the treatment of peptic ulcer. Ciprofloxacin over dose or toxicity.
For more details on Magnesium Trisilicate, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Magnesium Trisilicate..
Dried Aluminium Hydroxide Indication (Prescribed for or used as):
For more details on Dried Aluminium Hydroxide, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Dried Aluminium Hydroxide..
Simethicone Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Simethicone is used to treat the symptoms of gas such as uncomfortable or painful pressure, fullness, and bloating.This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
For more details on Simethicone, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Simethicone..
Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose Indication (Prescribed for or used as):
For more details on Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose..
Pectagel (170 ml) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 0 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Pectagel (170 ml), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Dried Aluminium Hydroxide-250 mg Magnesium Trisilicate-250 mg Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose-20 mg Simethicone-50 mg). Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a FDC Brand Version of the prescribed FDC drug brand, if any. Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs are being increasingly used due to the benefit of the combined effects of active ingredients given together. However, it is necessary to investigate the possible benefits in the clinical situation against possible disadvantages for each fixed combination drug and for each dose of the fixed combination drug. Potential advantages of fixed combination drugs may also include the counteracting by one ingredient of an adverse reaction produced by another one, and simplification of therapy, leading to improved compliance.