Askacid (170 ml) Suspension

Askacid (170 ml) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Asklepios Remedies (P) 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 Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia), Dried Aluminium Hydroxide,Polydimethyl Siloxane. This drug comes in the form of Suspension. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 170 ml and is priced at Rs 32 (arround $0.448 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :(Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)+ Dried Aluminium Hydroxide+Polydimethyl Siloxane)
Pharma Company :Asklepios Remedies (P) Ltd.
Brand Label :Askacid (170 ml)
Preparation Type :Suspension
Single Dose :5 ml
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
  • Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)-150 mg
  • Dried Aluminium Hydroxide-300 mg
  • Polydimethyl Siloxane-125 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :170 ml
Price Unit :Rs 0.94 INR (arround $0.01316 US Dollar)
Price Pack :Rs 32 INR (arround $0.448 US Dollar)

Drug details for Askacid (170 ml)

Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?

The main active ingredients or salts in Askacid (170 ml) are :

  • Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)-150 mg
  • Dried Aluminium Hydroxide-300 mg
  • Polydimethyl Siloxane-125 mg

Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Antacid and osmotic purgative.

For more details on Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia), its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)..

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..

Polydimethyl Siloxane
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): GI tract: To relieve flatulence, to prevent gastroesophageal reflux. Eye (as silicon oil): Retinal detachments and contact lenses. medical devices to elastomers, rhampoos. Topical use for prevention, maceration and excoriation of skin, bedsores, ulcers and burns. Use in medical devices to elastomers, rhampoos.

For more details on Polydimethyl Siloxane, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Polydimethyl Siloxane..

Askacid (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 Askacid (170 ml), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)-150 mg Dried Aluminium Hydroxide-300 mg Polydimethyl Siloxane-125 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.

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