Description:

 A sugar-free liquid medication that provides fast relief from heartburn, indigestion, and trapped wind.

Prescription:

•  Over-the-counter (OTC).

Therapeutic Category: 

• Antacid and Anti-flatulent.

Active Ingredients/Composition:

•  Each 5ml typically contains:
  • Dried Aluminium Hydroxide Gel (200mg-225mg)
  • Magnesium Hydroxide (200mg)
  • Simethicone (25mg)

Minerals: 

• Contains Magnesium and Aluminium.

Variant: 

• 200ml Sugar-Free Mint Suspension.

Consume Type: 

• Oral liquid. 

Usage & Safety

• Directions/Usage:
  • Adults and Children 12+: 5ml to 10ml taken 20 minutes to 1 hour after meals and at bedtime.
  • Preparation: Shake the bottle vigorously before each use.

Common Side Effects:

•  Constipation (from aluminium) or diarrhoea (from magnesium), though these often balance each other out.

Safety Advice:

• Do not use if you have severe kidney disease.
• Consult a doctor if taking other medications (it can interfere with absorption).
• Limit use to 2 weeks unless directed by a doctor.

Product Substitutes: 

• Gaviscon Liquid, Maalox Plus, or Mylanta. 

Storage & Origin

Package Type: 

• 200ml plastic or glass bottle with a screw cap.

Storage Advice:

• Store below 25°C.
• Do not freeze.
• Keep tightly closed.

Manufacturer/Marketer:

•  Often associated with pharmaceutical brands like Kofikrom Pharmacy or similar regional manufacturers.

Country of Origin: 

•  Ghana.