Pectagel MPS (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 Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia), Dried Aluminium Hydroxide,Simethicone. This drug comes in the form of Suspension. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 100 ml and is priced at Rs 45 (arround $0.63 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :
(Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)+ Dried Aluminium Hydroxide+Simethicone)
Pharma Company :
The Pharmed Research Lab Pvt Ltd
Brand Label :
Pectagel MPS (170 ml)
Preparation Type :
Suspension
Single Dose :
5 ml
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)-250 mg
Simethicone-50 mg
Dried Aluminium Hydroxide-250 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :
100 ml
Price Unit :
Rs 2.25 INR (arround $0.0315 US Dollar)
Price Pack :
Rs 45 INR (arround $0.63 US Dollar)
Drug details for Pectagel MPS (170 ml)
Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?
The main active ingredients or salts in Pectagel MPS (170 ml) are :
Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)-250 mg
Simethicone-50 mg
Dried Aluminium Hydroxide-250 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..
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..
Pectagel MPS (170 ml) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 17 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Pectagel MPS (170 ml), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)-250 mg Simethicone-50 mg Dried Aluminium Hydroxide-250 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.