GELUSIL TAB

Overview

GELUSIL TAB is a Schedule H drug.

GELUSIL TAB is composed of: MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE (500 MG), ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE (250 MG)


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, Stomach
ALUMINIUM 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 TAB is generally taken After Food.

Precautions for GELUSIL TAB 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 aluminum hydroxide for longer than 2 weeks without your doctor’s advice.

Symptoms of Overdosage

ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE over-dosage can result in: Constipation, Weight Loss (intentional), Confusion, Mood Swings, Decreased Urination

Common Side-Effects

ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE : Body Itching, Wheezing, Tightness, Difficulty Breathing, Difficulty Swallowing, Slurred Speech, Hoarse Voice, Mouth Swelling, Constipation

Technical 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?

Every 6hrs41%
3 Times Daily28%
Others19%
Once Daily6%

What was the Dosage Advised?

1/2tab42%
2tabs33%
1/2 tab25%

How long was it prescribed?

3 Days43%
7 Days21%
2 Days14%
4 Days7%
5 Days7%

What is the break-up across patient age-group?

Below 5yrs45%
5 to 12yrs23%
18 to 35yrs18%
50 to 60yrs5%
60 to 70yrs5%
70yrs and above5%

What is the gender-breakup across patients?

Females59%

What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

Pediatric Gastroenterologist70%
Physician16%
Gynaecologist And Obstetrician5%
Cardiologist2%
Urologist2%
Gynaecologist2%
None2%
Gastroenterologist2%

Most common Medicines advised along-side?

CROCIN DS- SUSP14%
CALADRYL LTN13%
CALADRYL 60 ML LOTION11%

Most common Home Remedies advised along-side?

Follow diet as advised (Diet)13%

Available Alternatives for GELUSIL TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

GELUSIL TABINR 1.81 for 10 TABLETSMAGNESIUM TRISILICATE 500 MG, ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE 250 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

DURACID O SYPINR 43.75 for 170 ML SYRUPALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE 300.0 MG, MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE 150.0 MG, MILK OF MAGNESIA 100.0 MG, SIMETHICONE 25.0 MG, OXETACAINE 10.0 MG
GAVISCON TABINR 10.04 for 8 TABLETSALGINIC ACID 500 MG, SODIUM BICARBONATE 170 MG, ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE 100 MG, MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE 25 MG
GELUSIL LIQDINR 13.5 for 170 MLMAGNESIUM TRISILICATE 625 MG, ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE 62.4 MG/ML
RIFLUX FORTE SYPINR 46.3 for 200ML SYPALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE 415 MG, MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE 100 MG, SODIUM ALGINATE 10 MG/ML
RIFLUX LIQDINR 36.8 for 200ML LIQUIDALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE 300 MG, MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE 125 MG, SODIUM ALGINATE 20 MG/ML
RIFLUX SYPINR 36.8 for 200ML SYPALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE 300 MG, MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE 125 MG, SODIUM ALGINATE 20 MG/ML
SOLACID O GELINR 28 for 170 ML SUSPENSIONALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE 300 MG, MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE 150 MG, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 100 MG, SIMETHICONE 25 MG, OXETHAZAINE 2 MG/ML
SOLACID O SUSPINR 58 for 170 ML SUSPENSIONALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE 300.0 MG, MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE 150.0 MG, MILK OF MAGNESIA 100.0 MG, SIMETHICONE 50.0 MG, OXETHAZAINE 2 MG/ML
SOLACID SUSPINR 23 for 170 ML SUSPENSIONALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE 300 MG, MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE 150 MG, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 100 MG, SIMETHICONE 5 MG/ML