Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Aluminium Hydroxide
Drug Class
Gastro
Chemical Class
Alkaline Earth Metals
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
What is Dimeco?
Uses
Magnesium is a naturally occurring mineral. It is important for many systems in the body, especially the muscles and nerves. Magnesium gl...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Alkaline Earth Metals
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antacids and Laxatives pharmacological group
Magnesium Oxides and Hydroxides also known as Magnesia. . It is of Natural origin and belongs to Alkaline Earth Metals. It belongs to Minerals and Electrolytes pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antacids and Laxatives pharmacological group.It is weakly acidic drug, 2.02% solution of the drug is isotonic.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
200 to 400 mg — 8 hourly
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Use this medication exactly as directed on the label, or as it has been prescribed by your doctor. Do not use the medication in larger amounts, or use it for longer than recommended. Take this medi
3
Child · Oral
27.5 mg/kg — As recommended.
Dose for Mg.OH as Single Dose
Safety Alerts
Before taking magnesium gluconate, tell your doctor if you are allergic to anything, or if you have have kidney disease
If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use magnesium gluconate, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment
It is not known whether magnesium gluconate will harm an unborn baby
Do not take magnesium gluconate without telling your doctor if you are pregnant plan to become pregnant during treatment
It is not known whether magnesium gluconate passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby
Important Warnings
Renal impairment, patients on low phosphate diet, hepatic impairment
Antacids may damage enteric coatings designed to prevent dissolution in the stomach
Side Effects
VomitingnauseaDiarrhoeaconstipationintestinal obstruction (large dose).
Drug Interactions
May alter absorption of tetracyclines
Fe salts
H2-receptor antagonists
INH
warfarin
quinidine.
Storage
Susp, Liq Store in a well closed container. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture. Tab Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 46.73
Servaid observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 46.73
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Aluminium Hydroxide, and what they are not.You pay Rs 1 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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