TAM (Treatments and Medicines) NHS Highland
Important: Formulation and dosage details
Formulation:
Suspension (Mucogel®) 195/220
Dosage:
10 to 20mL, 20 to 60 minutes after meals and at bedtime or when required.
Antacids and simeticone (Formulary)
Refer to Upper GI guidelines
- Antacids reduce the absorption of a number of drugs, eg ciprofloxacin, some tetracyclines. Separate the administration times of these drugs by at least 1 hour to minimise the effect.
- Similarly, the administration times of an antacid and enteric-coated tablets should be separated so that the pH-sensitive coating is not destroyed in the stomach.
Important: Therapy notes
- Peptac® is sugar-free but has a higher content of sodium (6·2mmol per 10mL); avoid where salt restriction is advisable.
- Peptac® is beneficial in reflux oesophagitis.
Important: Formulation and dosage details
Formulation:
Chewable tablets (Gaviscon®)
Dosage:
1 to 2 tablets chewed 4 times daily after meals and at bedtime.
Important: Formulation and dosage details
Formulation:
Suspension (Peptac®)
Dosage:
10 to 20mL after meals and at bedtime.
Important: Formulation and dosage details
Formulation:
Infant oral powder sachets (Gaviscon® Infant)
Dosage:
Refer to BNF for Children.
Important: Therapy notes
- Evidence for the benefit of simeticone in infantile colic is uncertain
- See patient information for the management of colic.
- Simeticone is used prior to endoscopy off-label.
Important: Formulation and dosage details
Formulation:
Liquid 40mg/mL