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Tanamaloxy is commonly used mainly to treat conditions such as increased stomach acid, peptic ulcer, esophagitis, gastritis, ... Before and during the treatment of digestive problems With Tanamaloxy, you need to be sure to follow the directions for use that your doctor recommends.
1. What is Tanamaloxy?
Tanamaloxy belongs to the group of gastrointestinal drugs. Tanamaloxy medicine contains 2 main active ingredients: Aluminum hydroxide dry gel (200mg) and Magnesium hydroxide (200mg), which helps provide effective treatment for cases of gastrointestinal ulcers or increased stomach acid, ..
Currently, Tanamaloxy is made in the form of chewable capsules, packaged in boxes of 10 blisters x 8 tablets. Although Tanamaloxy is an over-the-counter (OTC) drug, patients should still consult with their doctor before making a decision to use it.
2. What disease does Tanamaloxy treat?
Currently, the drug Tanamaloxy is often recommended by doctors to treat the following conditions:
Short and long-term treatment for patients with peptic ulcers. Treatment of conditions caused by increased secretion of stomach acid, such as bloating, indigestion, gastroesophageal reflux, heartburn or heartburn. Treatment of increased gastric motility, spasm or irritation of the intestines. Treatment of gastritis, esophagitis, duodenitis. Treatment of slit hernia. Contraindications to using Tanamaloxy
Tanamaloxy should not be used for the following subjects:
Patients with a history of allergy or hypersensitivity to ingredients such as Magnesium hydroxide or Dry Aluminum Hydroxide Gel in the drug. The patient has hypophosphataemia. People with severe renal impairment and at risk of hypermagnesaemia. Do not use Tanamaloxy for young children because of the risk of hypermagnesaemia, aluminum toxicity. Do not give Tanamaloxy to a child with kidney failure or dehydration. Tanamaloxy is contraindicated in patients with angle-closure glaucoma, pyloric stenosis and paralytic ileus.
3. Dosage and how to use the drug Tanamaloxy
3.1 Dosage of Tanamaloxy You can refer to the general recommended dose of Tanamaloxy below:
Treatment of gastrointestinal ulcers and gastritis: Take 1-2 tablets every 4 hours. Treatment of increased gastric acid secretion: Take 1-2 tablets after meals or as specifically directed by your doctor. Patients need to take the correct dose of Tanamaloxy according to the instructions for use or prescribed by the doctor. Avoid calculating, adjusting or stopping your medication without consulting your doctor.
3.2 How to effectively use the drug Tanamaloxy Tanamaloxy is taken orally, the patient needs to chew the drug thoroughly for as long as possible before swallowing. Adults and children over 16 years of age should only take Tanamaloxy up to 6 times/day and no more than 12 tablets/day.
While using Tanamaloxy, you need to monitor the body's reactions to detect abnormalities early. In addition, the treatment effect of gastrointestinal ulcers of the drug Tanamaloxy will quickly be effective when combined with a healthy lifestyle and diet, avoiding the consumption of foods that are harmful to the stomach and digestive organs. other chemical.
4. Possible side effects when taking Tanamaloxy
4.1 Aluminum hydroxide-related side effects Encephalopathy, osteomalacia, microcytic anemia, or dementia are at increased risk in patients with chronic renal failure when aluminum hydroxide is administered leading to adhesions. phosphate. Hypophosphataemia is likely to occur when patients take aluminum hydroxide for a long time or in high doses. Patients with uremia may develop osteomalacia or aluminum toxicity when taking drugs containing aluminum hydroxide. Some common side effects of aluminum hydroxide include abdominal stiffness, constipation, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting or white stools. Some less common side effects of aluminum hydroxide include hypomagnesaemia or hypophosphataemia. 4.2 Side effects related to magnesium hydroxide Common side effects such as diarrhea or bitter mouth if taken in excess of the prescribed dose. Less common side effects include abdominal stiffness, vomiting or nausea. When any unusual symptoms appear to be related to the use of Tanamaloxy, the patient should promptly notify a qualified doctor or pharmacist for remedial advice.
5. Things to be careful about when using Tanamaloxy
During treatment with Tanamaloxy, you need to keep a few things in mind to ensure effective use of the drug and prevent the risk of adverse side effects:
Use caution when administering Tanamaloxy to people with impaired renal function. kidney failure, congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, recent gastrointestinal bleeding, and a low sodium diet. It is necessary to consider the dosage of the drug for the elderly who have health problems or are being treated with other drugs, because these subjects are at risk of constipation and solid stools. Regularly check your phosphate levels during the time you are taking Tanmaloxy. Antacids often contain magnesium and can easily cause a laxative effect. Do not use Tanamaloxy for people with severe renal failure with symptoms of hypermagnesaemia causing mental decline, hypotension and coma. Tanamaloxy can be used in pregnant women, but high doses should be avoided for a long time. A small amount of Tanamaloxy is excreted in breast milk, however, it is not harmful to a nursing infant.
6. Tanamaloxy drug interacts with other drugs?
The use of aluminum hydroxide may alter the absorption of other medicines when taken together, including:
Digoxin. Tetracycline drug. Indomethacin drug. Isoniazid drug. Iron salts. Benzodiazepines. Allopurinol. Corticosteroid drugs. Phenothiazines. Penicillamine drug. Ketoconazole drug. Ranitidine... In order to minimize the risk of adverse drug interactions, the patient should inform the doctor about the drugs and substances being used at the moment. After assessing the risk ratio of drug interactions, the doctor will advise to adjust the time of taking the drug or replace another drug for the patient.
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