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Indications And Clinical Uses: For the treatment and relief of the symptoms of peptic ulcer, gastritis and hyperacidity. Contraindications: hypersensitivity to active substances and other components of the drug; severe renal failure; hypophosphatemia; intolerance to fructose (due to the presence of sorbitol in the preparation); children and adolescents up to 15 years old. Precautions: Magnesium salts, in the presence of renal insufficiency, may cause CNS depression. Aluminum hydroxide, in the…

MACRODANTIN® Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystals Urinary Tract Antibacterial Action And Clinical Pharmacology: Nitrofurantoin is reduced by bacterial flavoproteins to reactive intermediates which inactivate or alter bacterial ribosomal proteins and other macromolecules. As a result of such inactivations, the vital biochemical processes of protein synthesis, aerobic energy metabolism, DNA synthesis, RNA synthesis and cell wall synthesis are inhibited. The broad-based nature of this mode of action may explain the…

MAGNESIUM SULFATE Abbott Anticonvulsant – Electrolyte Replenisher Action And Clinical Pharmacology: Magnesium (Mg++) is an important cofactor for enzymatic reactions and plays an important role in neurochemical transmission and muscular excitability. As a nutritional adjunct in hyperalimentation, the precise mechanism of action for magnesium is uncertain. Early symptoms of hypomagnesemia (less than 1.5 mEq/L) may develop as early as 3 to 4 days or within weeks. Predominant deficiency effects are…

MAALOX® PLUS EXTRA STRENGTH Novartis Consumer Health Magnesium Hydroxide – Aluminum Hydroxide – Simethicone Antacid – Antiflatulent Indications And Clinical Uses: For symptomatic relief of hyperacidity, acid indigestion, heartburn and gas. Contra-Indications: Alkalosis; hypermagnesemia; where distention may be due to partial or complete intestinal obstruction. Not recommended for severely debilitated patients or those with impaired renal function. Precautions: Magnesium salts, in the presence of renal insufficiency, may cause CNS depression….

MAALOX® PLUS Novartis Consumer Health Magnesium Hydroxide – Aluminum Hydroxide – Simethicone Antacid – Antiflatulent Indications And Clinical Uses: For symptomatic relief of hyperacidity, acid indigestion, heartburn and gas. Contra-Indications: Alkalosis; hypermagnesemia; where distention may be due to partial or complete intestinal obstruction. Not recommended for severely debilitated patients or those with impaired renal function. Precautions: See Maalox monograph. Symptoms And Treatment Of Overdose: Symptoms and Treatment: See Maalox monograph….

MAALOX® TC Novartis Consumer Health Magnesium Hydroxide – Aluminum Hydroxide Antacid Indications And Clinical Uses: A high potency antacid for the treatment and relief of the symptoms of peptic ulcer and severe hyperacidity related disorders. Contra-Indications: Alkalosis, hypermagnesemia; where distention may be due to partial or complete intestinal obstruction. Not recommended for severely debilitated patients or those with impaired renal function. Precautions: Magnesium salts in the presence of renal insufficiency…

M-M-R® II MSD Measles, Mumps and Rubella Virus Vaccine, Live, Attenuated, MSD Std Action And Clinical Pharmacology: M-M-R II is for immunization against measles (rubeola), mumps, and rubella (German measles). One injection of M-M-R II consists of Attenuvax (Measles Virus Vaccine, Live, Attenuated, MSD Std), Mumpsvax (Mumps Virus Vaccine, Live, Attenuated, MSD Std) and Meruvax II (Rubella Virus Vaccine, Live, Attenuated, MSD Std). Clinical studies of 279 triple seronegative children,…

M.V.I.-12 (Multivitamin Infusion) Rhône-Poulenc Rorer Multivitamins Vitamin Supplement Indications And Clinical Uses: This formulation is indicated as daily multivitamin maintenance dosage for adults and children aged 11 and above receiving parenteral nutrition. It is also indicated in other situations where administration by the i.v. route is required. Such situations include surgery, (including pre- and post-operative parenteral nutrition), extensive burns, fractures and other trauma, severe infectious diseases and comatose states, which…

MAALOX H2 ACID CONTROLLER™ Novartis Consumer Health Famotidine Histamine H2 Receptor Antagonist Action And Clinical Pharmacology: Famotidine is a competitive inhibitor of histamine H2-receptors. The primary clinically important pharmacologic activity of famotidine is inhibition of gastric juice secretion. Famotidine reduces the acid and pepsin content, as well as the volume, of basal, nocturnal, and stimulated gastric secretion. Indications And Clinical Uses: In the treatment of the following conditions where a…

MAALOX® HRF Novartis Consumer Health Magnesium Alginate – Aluminum Hydroxide-Magnesium Carbonate – Magnesium Carbonate Gastroesophageal Reflux Therapy Action And Clinical Pharmacology: The liquid or tablets when chewed, produce a viscous demulcent antacid foam barrier which floats on the stomach contents serving as a protective barrier for the esophagus against reflux of gastric contents. The alkaline foam readily flows into the esophagus during reflux aiding in the neutralization of refluxed gastric…