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Konimag medicine is a dry gel medicine for aluminum hydroxide, simethicone and magnesium trisilicate. So what does Konimag do? Please refer to the article below for more useful information about this drug.
1. What effect does Konimag have?
Before learning about the use of Konimag, let's answer the question what is Konimag? Konimag drug includes the active ingredients are aluminum hydroxide dry gel 300mg, simethicone 25mg, magnesium trisilicate 300mg, effective in the treatment of nausea, stomach discomfort, indigestion due to excess acid and gastrointestinal ulcers.
In addition, some other effects of the drug are not listed on the approved drug label, but in some cases the doctor may prescribe the use of Konimag. Therefore, before taking the medicine, consult your doctor.
2. How to use Konimag
Konimag is formulated as an inner pack containing 7mg of a white suspension, milky in texture and minty aroma. Dosage will be based on the condition and age of the patient.
For adults, use 1-2 packs, 3-4 times a day. For children from 6-12 years old use with a dose of 1⁄2 - 1 pack, 3-4 times a day. Patients can take the drug with or without food, should take Konimag 1 hour after meals and at bedtime. To use the medicine safely, take Konimag exactly as directed by your doctor, do not use more than the recommended dose, smaller or longer than prescribed.
3. Unwanted effects when using Konimag
Konimag medicine can cause some unwanted and common side effects that can be mentioned as:
Nausea or vomiting Using Konimag for a long time, several years can lead to the appearance of silica stones. at the kidney. Before prescribing drugs, doctors always consider the benefits and effectiveness of Konimag. When using Konimag can still occur unwanted effects. Therefore, when there are unusual symptoms, especially when a severe allergic reaction occurs with accompanying signs such as severe dizziness, difficulty breathing, rash, ... the patient needs to be informed. Immediately notify the doctor or nurse for immediate medical intervention.
4. Some notes when using Konimag
Some notes when using Konimag include:
History of allergy to Konimag hypersensitivity reaction to any other allergy. Konimag may contain ingredients that are inactive and could cause an allergic reaction or other serious problems. Report any medications you are taking including prescription and nonprescription drugs, herbs and supplements, foods, dyes or preservatives. Contraindicated to use Konimag in patients with severe renal failure because it can increase blood magnesium, children under 6 years of age unless recommended by a doctor and can be combined with tetracyclines but need to be taken about 1-2 hours apart. . Konimag should not be taken for more than 2 weeks, unless directed by your doctor. For pregnant and lactating women, caution should be exercised when using the drug for a long time, and should consult a doctor to weigh the benefits and risks.
5. Drug interactions
Some drugs that can interact with Konimag include:
Antacids: Concomitant use with Konimag may reduce the absorption and decrease the effectiveness of anticholinergic drugs. Therefore, it is necessary to use 1 hour apart from the dose of the antacid. Prolonged use of antacids containing aluminum or magnesium may decrease the absorption of folic acid by increasing pH in the small intestine. Patients should take an antacid at least 2 hours after taking folic acid. Concomitant use of aluminum-containing antacids may decrease and delay the absorption of oral isoniazid; concomitant use or isoniazid should be avoided 1 hour before antacid administration.
6. How to store Konimag
Store Konimag in powdered form at room temperature below 30 degrees Celsius, protect from light and avoid humid places. Do not store Konimag in a humid place or in the freezer and keep away from heat and open flames. Different medicines will have different ways to store them, so read the Konimag storage instructions carefully on the packaging, or ask your pharmacist. Keep Konimag out of the reach of children and family pets.
Use Konimag regularly to get the most benefit from it and you can stop taking it if any new signs of abnormality appear or the condition does not improve. Patients absolutely do not abuse the drug for too long for a long time. This does not make the patient's condition better, but also increases the risk of unwanted effects.
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