Drug reference
Dyspepsia ▶BY MOUTH ▶Child 5–11 years: 5–10 mL 3 times a day, alternatively as required, dose to be made up with water ▶Child 12–17 years: 10–20 mL 3 times a day, alternatively as required, dose to be made up with water ▶Adult: 10–20 mL 3 times a day, alternatively as required, dose to be made up with water
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Hypophosphataemia. Severe renal failure
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Heart failure. hypermagnesaemia. hypertension. metabolic alkalosis. respiratory alkalosis
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When prepared extemporaneously, the BP states Magnesium Trisilicate Mixture, BP consists of 5% each of magnesium trisilicate, light magnesium carbonate, and sodium bicarbonate in a suitable vehicle with a peppermint flavour.
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→Appendix 1: antacids. sodium bicarbonate
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In patients with fluid retention avoid antacids containing large amounts of sodium. Avoid antacids containing magnesium salts in hepatic coma if there is a risk of renal failure.
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Magnesium trisilicate and magnesium carbonate mixtures have high sodium content; avoid in patients with fluid retention.
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There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Oral suspension ▶Magnesium trisilicate with magnesium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate (Non-proprietary) Magnesium carbonate light 50 mg per 1 ml, Magnesium trisilicate 50 mg per 1 ml, Sodium bicarbonate 50 mg per 1 ml Magnesium trisilicate oral suspension | 200 ml G £1.65 DT = £1.65 ANTIFOAMING DRUGS
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5–10 mL 3 times a day, alternatively as
First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.
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10–20 mL 3 times a day, alternatively
First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.
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