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POLYFORT® GEL & CHEWABLE TABLET |
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Benefits |
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Rapid and sustained relief from pain
and discomfort of excess stomach acid due to digestion
problem flow back of food and acid from stomach to
oesophagus (Reflux) heartburn · Freedom from constipation
and diarrhoea due to balanced combination of Aluminium
Hydroxide and Magnesium Hydroxide · Presence of anti-gas (Simethicone)
eliminates gas bubbles associated with heartburn
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Improved taste and |
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soothing of inflamed stomach walls by the
peppermint flavour in gels and tablets respectively
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Non-systemic action since Polycrol works mainly in the
stomach to neutralize excess acid Pleasant tasting
chewable tablets and gel for enhanced compliance
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Tamper
proof packs for both POLYFORT® Gel and POLYFORT® Chewable
Tablets. |
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Composition |
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Gel (Each 5 ml) |
Each Tablet |
| Aluminium Hydroxide gel |
4.75 ml |
400 mg (dried) |
| Magnesium Hydroxide |
100 mg |
200 mg (dried) |
| Activated Methylpolysiloxane |
125 mg |
25 mg (dried) |
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Indications |
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Heartburn including heartburn of
pregnancy, dyspepsia associated with gastric reflux,
flatulence, gastritis, indigestion and reflux
oesophagitis. |
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Dosage Instructions |
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| Gel |
5 ml - 10 ml between meals and at
bedtime |
| Tablets |
Adult - One Tablet |
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Children - 6-12 years: Half a
tablet (to be chewed after meals and at bedtime) |
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Contraindications |
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Hypophospataemia |
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Interactions |
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Antacids may interfere with the
absorption of Tetracycline, Rifampicin, Warfarin and
Digoxin if taken at the same time. |
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Caution |
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Keep out of the reach of children and keep bottle
tightly closed. |
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Packs |
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Available in packs of 100 ml for the gel and 10's for
the tablets. |
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