Aluminium hydroxide

Uses

Aluminium Hydroxide is used in the treatment and prevention of acidity, intestinal ulcers and stomach ulcers.

How it Works

Aluminium hydroxide is known as an inorganic salt. Aluminium hydroxide works by neutralizing the excess acid in the stomach and relieving the symptoms of acidity.

Common Side effects

Some of the potential side effects of Aluminium hydroxide include the symptoms below;

Constipation

Magnesium

Uses

Magnesium is used in the treatment of nutritional deficiencies.

How it Works

Magnesium is a naturally occurring mineral. Magnesium provides essential nutrients for the body. Magnesium is important for many systems in the body especially the muscles and nerves.

Common Side effects

Some of the potential side effects of Magnesium include the symptoms below;

Nausea,
Acute toxicity,
Watery diarrhoea,
Decreased blood pressure,
Rash,
Stomach upset,
Flushing,
Gastrointestinal discomfort,
Vomiting

Oxetacaine

Uses

Oxetacaine is used as a local anaesthestic

How it Works

Oxetacaine works by blocking pain signals from the peripheral nerves to brain which then decreases the sensation of pain.

Common Side effects

Some of the potential side effects of Oxetacaine can include the symptoms below;

Nausea,
Constipation,
Lack or loss of appetite for food,
Drowsiness,
Headache,
Hypersensitivity

Simethicone

Uses

Simethicone is used in the treatment and prevention of bloating and abdominal pain.

How it Works

Simethicone works by bringing the gas bubbles in the stomach and intestines to come together more easily, which allows for easier passage of gas. Simethicone also helps to disintegrates the gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas.