Mucaine 2 in 1

Generic Name: Aluminium hydroxide; Magnesium hydroxide; Simethicone
Product Name: Mucaine 2 in 1

Indication

Temporary relief from the symptoms of indigestion, upset stomach, heartburn, dyspepsia, acidity, flatulence and wind pain.

Action

Mucaine 2 in 1 is so named because it has two active components. The Aluminium and Magnesium hydroxide components act as antacids, and react with stomach acid to neutralise it.
Simethicone is a drug that gets rid of gas bubbles in the stomach and intestines, which may have formed due to the reaction of the antacids with the stomach acid.

Dose advice

Shake bottle before use. Should be taken undiluted, but the suspension may be followed by a sip of water if desired.
Adults (inc. children >12 yrs)
– 10 to 20ml four times daily
– after or between meals and at bedtime
Children 6-12 yrs
– 5 to 10ml four times daily
– after or between meals and at bedtime
Should not be used for more than 2 weeks consecutively. If symptoms persist, see your doctor.

Schedule

Unscheduled

Common side effects

Antacids containing Magnesium may cause diarrhoea. Antacids containing Aluminium may cause constipation. It is hoped that, in Mucaine 2 in 1, the two effects will balance each other out and not cause any bowel-related side effects.

 

For further information talk to your doctor.