Indications; Peptic ulcer, hiatus hernia, acute and chronic recurrent gastritis, dyspepsia, all other forms of gastric hyperacidity and flatulence.

Dosage: Tab: Adults: 1-2 tab chewed or sucked af­ter meals or when required.

Children: Over 6 years, half adult dose; under 6 years, not recom­mended, 

Syp: Adults:1-2 tsp between meals and at bed time. Children: Over 12 years, same as adult dose; 5-12 years, half adult dose.

Interactions: May alter absorption of tetracyclines, Fe salts, H2-receptor antagonists. INH, warfarin, quinidine.

Adverse effects: Diarrhoea, constipation, vomiting, nausea, intestinal obstruction (large dose).

Precautions: Low phosphate diet, renal impairment.