SIMETHICONE EMULSION USP EQUIVALENT TO SIMETHICONE 25MG; MAGNESIUM HYDROCHLORIDE 200MG; DRIED ALUMINIUM HYDROCHLORIDE GEL 225MG; SORBITOL SOLUTION 70% PER 5 ML FOR ORAL SUSPENSION.

Name of the medicinal product :

Pepgel Plus Suspension

Qualitative and quantitative composition:

The active components of Pepgel Plus are:

• Simethicone 25mg/5ml
• Magnesium Hydroxide 200mg/5ml
• Dried Aluminium Hydroxide Gel 225mg/5ml
• Also contains sorbitol.

Pharmaceutical form:

Oral suspension White suspension, homogenous after shaking.

Therapeutic indications:

The symptomatic relief of:

1. Dyspepsia.
2. Heartburn.
3. Flatulence.
4. Hyperacidity

Posology and method of administration For oral administration:

Adults : 5-10ml taken 20 minutes to 1 hour after meals and at bedtime or as required.

Children: As an appropriate proportion of the adult dose.

Children under 5 years: Maximum of 5ml t.d.s. Elderly The normal adult dose is appropriate.

Contraindications:

Should not be used in patients who are hypersensitive to any of the active substances or excipients, are severely debilitated or suffering from kidney failure, or hypophosphataemia.