Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions for GELUSIL LIQD and its Constituents
- 6 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 7 Common Side-Effects
- 8 Technical Classification
- 9 Prescription Statistics
- 9.1 How Frequently is it taken?
- 9.2 What was the Dosage Advised?
- 9.3 Directions with respect to food?
- 9.4 How long was it prescribed?
- 9.5 What is the break-up across patient age-group?
- 9.6 What is the gender-breakup across patients?
- 9.7 What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
- 9.8 Most common Medicines advised along-side?
- 10 Available Alternatives for GELUSIL LIQD
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Overview
GELUSIL LIQD is a Schedule H drug.GELUSIL LIQD is composed of: MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE (625 MG), ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE (62.4 MG/ML)
Aluminum is a naturally occurring mineral. Aluminum hydroxide is an antacid and alkalizer.
Aluminum hydroxide is used to treat heartburn, upset stomach, sour stomach, acid indigestion, stomach ulcers. Aluminum hydroxide is also used to reduce phosphate levels in people with certain kidney conditions.
Usage
ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE is generally used to treat: Ulcer, StomachALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE can address symptoms like: Heartburn, Abdomen Upset Stomach
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 1month
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first
How Do I Take It?
GELUSIL LIQD is generally taken After Food.Precautions for GELUSIL LIQD and its Constituents
Take this medicine with a full glass (8 ounces) of water. Shake the oral suspension (liquid) before you measure a dose. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon). Do not take
Symptoms of Overdosage
ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE over-dosage can result in: Constipation, Weight Loss (intentional), Confusion, Mood Swings, Decreased UrinationCommon Side-Effects
ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE : Body Itching, Wheezing, Tightness, Difficulty Breathing, Difficulty Swallowing, Slurred Speech, Hoarse Voice, Mouth Swelling, ConstipationTechnical Classification
ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE is categorized as:- ANTACIDS / GASTROINTESTINAL AGENTS
- PHOSPHATE BINDERS / MISCELLANEOUS AGENTS
Prescription Statistics
Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.How Frequently is it taken?
| 3 Times Daily | 37% |
| Others | 24% |
| SOS | 16% |
| 2 Times Daily | 10% |
| 2 Times Daily (1-0-1) | 6% |
What was the Dosage Advised?
| 2tsf | 64% |
| 5ml | 10% |
| 2 tsf | 6% |
| 20ml | 3% |
| 10ml | 3% |
| 3tsf | 2% |
| 15ml | 2% |
Directions with respect to food?
| Before Food | 58% |
| After Food | 42% |
How long was it prescribed?
| 5 Days | 34% |
| 3 Days | 25% |
| 90 Days | 9% |
| 2 Days | 7% |
| 1 Days | 5% |
| 20 Days | 5% |
| 7 Days | 5% |
What is the break-up across patient age-group?
| 5 to 12yrs | 14% |
| 12 to 18yrs | 3% |
| 18 to 35yrs | 44% |
| 35 to 50yrs | 11% |
| 50 to 60yrs | 7% |
| 60 to 70yrs | 8% |
| 70yrs and above | 13% |
What is the gender-breakup across patients?
| Females | 65% |
What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
| Gynaecologist | 37% |
| Cardiologist | 9% |
| Pediatrician | 9% |
| Physician | 9% |
| Gynaecologist And Obstetrician | 9% |
| Gastroenterologist | 7% |
| General Practitioner | 5% |
| Neurologist | 4% |
| Oncologist | 4% |
| Surgeon | 3% |
| Internist | 2% |
| Pediatric Surgeon | 1% |
| Orthopaedist | 1% |
| Neonatologist | 1% |
Most common Medicines advised along-side?
| PAN 40MG TAB | 18% |
Available Alternatives for GELUSIL LIQD
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| GELUSIL LIQD | INR 13.5 for 170 ML | MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE 625 MG, ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE 62.4 MG/ML |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| DURACID O SYP | INR 43.75 for 170 ML SYRUP | ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE 300.0 MG, MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE 150.0 MG, MILK OF MAGNESIA 100.0 MG, SIMETHICONE 25.0 MG, OXETACAINE 10.0 MG |
| GAVISCON TAB | INR 10.04 for 8 TABLETS | ALGINIC ACID 500 MG, SODIUM BICARBONATE 170 MG, ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE 100 MG, MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE 25 MG |
| GELUSIL TAB | INR 1.81 for 10 TABLETS | MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE 500 MG, ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE 250 MG |
| RIFLUX FORTE SYP | INR 46.3 for 200ML SYP | ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE 415 MG, MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE 100 MG, SODIUM ALGINATE 10 MG/ML |
| RIFLUX LIQD | INR 36.8 for 200ML LIQUID | ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE 300 MG, MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE 125 MG, SODIUM ALGINATE 20 MG/ML |
| RIFLUX SYP | INR 36.8 for 200ML SYP | ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE 300 MG, MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE 125 MG, SODIUM ALGINATE 20 MG/ML |
| SOLACID O GEL | INR 28 for 170 ML SUSPENSION | ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE 300 MG, MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE 150 MG, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 100 MG, SIMETHICONE 25 MG, OXETHAZAINE 2 MG/ML |
| SOLACID O SUSP | INR 58 for 170 ML SUSPENSION | ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE 300.0 MG, MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE 150.0 MG, MILK OF MAGNESIA 100.0 MG, SIMETHICONE 50.0 MG, OXETHAZAINE 2 MG/ML |
| SOLACID SUSP | INR 23 for 170 ML SUSPENSION | ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE 300 MG, MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE 150 MG, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 100 MG, SIMETHICONE 5 MG/ML |