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Gelusil MPS Tablet

Manufactured byPFIZER LTD
ContainsAluminium Hydroxide (250 mg) + Magnesium Hydroxide (250 mg) + Simethicone (50 mg) + Magnesium Aluminium Silicate (50 mg)
Description
Gelusil MPS Tablet is a combination of Aluminium hydroxide, Magnesium Aluminium Silicate, Magnesium hydroxide and Simethicone. It is an antacid and is used in the treatment of acidity (excess production of acid in the stomach), flatulence (excessive gas in the stomach), and acid reflux (a condition where stomach acid or bile irritates the food pipe). Therefore, it provides relief from symptoms like indigestion, bloating, upset stomach, heartburn, irritation of the oesophagus (food pipe), etc. Gelusil MPS Tablet may cause some side effects like nausea, diarrhoea, constipation, etc. Most of these side effects will resolve within a few days as your condition improves. Inform your doctor if these symptoms do not resolve or worsen. Gelusil MPS Tablet should be taken one hour after food and at bedtime. Avoid the consumption of alcohol and foods that can cause indigestion like deep-fried, spicy, or fatty foods. Consume a fibre-containing, healthy and balanced diet and drink plenty of water. Gelusil MPS Tablet is not recommended if you are allergic to it. It is not recommended if you have kidney problems except under medical supervision. Gelusil MPS Tablet is recommended for use in children only if prescribed by your paediatrician. Consult your doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Gelusil MPS Tablet

  • Stomach upset
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Stomach cramps
  • Muscle weakness
  • Loose stools
  • Constipation
  • Dry mouth
  • Drowsiness
  • Excessive thirst

Uses of Gelusil MPS Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Acid related dyspepsia
  • Flatulence
  • Acid reflux
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The effect of Gelusil MPS Tablet can be seen within 10 to 15 minutes of administration.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Gelusil MPS Tablet remains effective depends on your clinical condition.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Gelusil MPS Tablet.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Gelusil MPS Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy as there is no safety data available. Hence, consult your doctor before taking this medicine during pregnancy.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    It is unknown if the medicine passes into breast milk or not. Hence, consult your doctor before taking Gelusil MPS Tablet if you are breastfeeding.

Allergy

Avoid taking Gelusil MPS Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Gelusil MPS Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy as there is no safety data available. Hence, consult your doctor before taking this medicine during pregnancy.

Breast-feeding

It is unknown if the medicine passes into breast milk or not. Hence, consult your doctor before taking Gelusil MPS Tablet if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings

Kidney disease

Gelusil MPS Tablet should be taken with caution under medical supervision if you have a kidney condition. Close monitoring of kidney function, appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative will be done by your doctor based on your clinical condition.

Other medicines

Some medicines may affect or be affected by Gelusil MPS Tablet. Hence inform your doctor about all your medication history.

Use in children

Gelusil MPS Tablet is not recommended in children below 12 years of age.

Missed Dose

Do not miss the dose of Gelusil MPS Tablet. In case you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next dose, then skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Gelusil MPS Tablet. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Ciprofloxacin

Levothyroxine

Raltegravir

Potassium Citrate

Disease interactions

Constipation

Gelusil MPS Tablet should be taken with caution if you have constipation. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor.

Inflammatory bowel disease

Gelusil MPS Tablet is not recommended if you have inflammatory bowel disease (swelling in the digestive tract), as it can worsen your condition.

Intestinal obstruction disorders

Gelusil MPS Tablet should be taken with caution if you have an intestinal obstruction (blockage in the intestine, an organ responsible for digestion and absorption of food), as it can worsen your condition.
Food interactions
You are advised to avoid or limit the consumption of citrate-containing foods and beverages such as soft drinks, citrus fruits, and fruit juices, etc. during treatment with Gelusil MPS Tablet. Consuming such foods and beverages along with this medicine may cause severe side effects such as high Aluminium levels or a brain condition, especially in those with kidney impairment. You are advised to maintain a time gap between consuming such foods and the dose of this medicine to avoid their interaction.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Gelusil MPS Tablet as instructed by your doctor. Avoid consumption of alcohol and foods that can cause indigestion and excess gas production. Do not take the medicine in larger or smaller amounts than prescribed. Do not discontinue the use of this medicine without consulting with your doctor. Try to finish your dinner three hours before bedtime to prevent indigestion. Avoid taking any other medications two hours before or after taking the medicine, as it may interfere with the absorption of other medicines. Drink plenty of water as this medicine may cause dehydration. Your doctor may suggest tests to monitor your kidney function.
Miscelleneous

To be taken after food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Gelusil MPS Tablet is a combination of Aluminium hydroxide, Magnesium Aluminium Silicate, Magnesium hydroxide and Simethicone. Aluminum Hydroxide and Magnesium Hydroxide reduce the amount of stomach acid and act as an antacid. This, in turn, provides relief from symptoms such as heartburn, sour stomach, etc. Simethicone reduces excessive gas in the stomach and relieves symptoms such as stomach discomfort caused by gas, abdominal pain, and flatulence. Magnesium Aluminium Silicate also reduces stomach acid.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Antacids, Miscellaneous GI agents, Antigas agents

Schedule

OTC

Medlineplus.gov. 2019. Aluminum Hydroxide and Magnesium Hydroxide: MedlinePlus Drug Information. [online] Available at: [Accessed 29 November 2021].

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a601013.html

Medlineplus.gov. 2018. Simethicone: MedlinePlus Drug Information. [online] Available at: [Accessed 29 November 2021].

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682683.html#side-effects

Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Aluminum hydroxide. [online] Available at: [Accessed 22 December 2021].

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Aluminum-hydroxide
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