Catoxymag N Suspension
Product introduction
Catoxymag N Suspension is a combination medicine used in the treatment of acidity, stomach ulcer, and bloating. It neutralizes excessive acid in the stomach and helps in easy passage of gas.
Catoxymag N Suspension is taken with food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are diarrhea and constipation. These are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. To overcome constipation, you should add fiber-rich foods in your diet and stay hydrated.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
Catoxymag N Suspension is taken with food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are diarrhea and constipation. These are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. To overcome constipation, you should add fiber-rich foods in your diet and stay hydrated.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
Uses of Catoxymag N Suspension
Benefits of Catoxymag N Suspension
In Acidity
Catoxymag N Suspension relieves excessive acidity in your stomach which prevents heartburn and indigestion. Usually, it is used along with other medicines for management of your condition.
Continue taking it for as long as the doctor may advise you to. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it. Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.
Continue taking it for as long as the doctor may advise you to. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it. Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.
In Stomach ulcers
Stomach ulcers are painful sores that develop in the inner lining of the stomach or gut (intestine). Catoxymag N Suspension reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes which prevents further damage to the ulcer as it heals naturally. You may be given other medicines along with this medicine depending on what caused the ulcer. You need to keep taking Catoxymag N Suspension as prescribed by the doctor for it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear.
In Bloating
Bloating refers to excessive buildup of gas in our stomach due to abnormal muscle movement in our stomach and intestines. Catoxymag N Suspension improves the movement of food in the stomach and helps prevent bloating.
You should take it exactly as it is prescribed for it to be effective. Some simple lifestyle changes can help stop or reduce bloating. Eat healthy, avoid spicy or oily food, exercise daily for at least 30 minutes and do not overeat.
You should take it exactly as it is prescribed for it to be effective. Some simple lifestyle changes can help stop or reduce bloating. Eat healthy, avoid spicy or oily food, exercise daily for at least 30 minutes and do not overeat.
Side effects of Catoxymag N Suspension
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Catoxymag N
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
How to use Catoxymag N Suspension
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Catoxymag N Suspension is to be taken with food.
How Catoxymag N Suspension works
Catoxymag N Suspension is a combination of four medicines: Aluminium Hydroxide, Magnesium, Simethicone and Alginic Acid.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Catoxymag N Suspension. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Catoxymag N Suspension during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Catoxymag N Suspension during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Catoxymag N Suspension does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Catoxymag N Suspension is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Catoxymag N Suspension may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Catoxymag N Suspension in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Catoxymag N Suspension?
If you miss a dose of Catoxymag N Suspension, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Catoxymag N Suspension is used to treat acidity, bloating, and stomach ulcers.
- This medicine can make it harder for your body to absorb other medicines, especially certain antibiotics. Avoid taking any other medicine within 2 hours before or 2 hours after you take Catoxymag N Suspension.
- Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve within 2 weeks of taking this medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking any medicines which thin the blood (anticoagulants, e.g., warfarin).
- Incorporate the following lifestyle changes in order to prevent acidity and bloating:
- Make sure you eat regular meals and drink plenty of water
- Avoid spicy and fatty fried food
- Lose weight if you are obese
- If you are a smoker, consider giving up
- Don't drink too much alcohol
- Do not go to bed immediately after taking a meal. Sit in a relaxed position for some time for better digestion.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using Catoxymag N Suspension for?
Others
50%
Bloating
25%
Stomach ulcer*
12%
Acidity
12%
*Stomach ulcers
How much was the improvement?
Poor
67%
Average
33%
What were the side-effects while using Catoxymag N Suspension?
Constipation
100%
How do you take Catoxymag N Suspension?
Empty stomach
100%
Please rate Catoxymag N Suspension on price
Expensive
67%
Average
33%
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- Magnesium hydroxide. Huddersfield, West Yorks: Thornton & Ross Ltd.; 1988 [revised 02 Nov. 2017]. [Accessed 10 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Mayo Clinic. Simethicone. [Accessed 12 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Drugs.com. Alginic Acid. [Accessed 12 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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