Magaant Side Effects

Generic name: aluminum hydroxide / magnesium hydroxide / simethicone

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 19, 2024.

Note: This document provides detailed information about Magaant Side Effects associated with aluminum hydroxide / magnesium hydroxide / simethicone. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply specifically to the brand name Magaant.

Applies to aluminum hydroxide / magnesium hydroxide / simethicone: oral suspension, oral tablet chewable.

Important warnings This medicine can cause some serious health issues

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 aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, and simethicone.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have:

• bone pain, muscle weakness;

• confusion, changes in your mental state, seizure (convulsions); or

• pale skin, feeling light-headed or short of breath, rapid heart rate.

Less serious side effects may be more likely, and you may have none at all.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

For healthcare professionals

Applies to aluminum hydroxide/magnesium hydroxide/simethicone: oral suspension, oral tablet chewable.

Gastrointestinal adverse events

• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Constipation, diarrhea
• Frequency not reported: Abdominal pain^[Ref]

Metabolic

• Very rare (less than 0.01%): Hypermagnesemia
• Frequency not reported: Hyperaluminemia, hyperphosphatemia^[Ref]

Hypersensitivity

• Frequency not reported: Anaphylactic reaction, angioedema, hypersensitivity reactions^[Ref]

Dermatologic

• Frequency not reported: Pruritus, urticaria^[Ref]

Musculoskeletal

• Frequency not reported: Increased bone resorption, osteomalacia^[Ref]

Renal

• Frequency not reported: Hypercalciuria^[Ref]

Further information

Magaant side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.

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