This brand name is authorized in Singapore
The drug ALUMAG PLUS contains a combination of these active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs):
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Aluminium hydroxide
UNII 5QB0T2IUN0 - ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE
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Aluminium hydroxide is a slow-acting antacid. It is used to provide symptomatic relief in gastric hyperacidity. In addition, the antipeptic and demulcent activity of aluminium hydroxide helps to protect inflamed gastric mucosa against further irritation by gastric secretions. |
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Magnesium silicate
UNII C2E1CI501T - MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE
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Simethicone
UNII 92RU3N3Y1O - DIMETHICONE
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Simethicone is a chemically inert, non-systemic gastric defoaming agent that works by altering the elasticity of interfaces of mucus-embedded bubbles in the gastrointestinal tract. The gas bubbles are thus broken down or coalesced and in this form gas is more easily eliminated through eructation or passing flatus. |
This drug has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification system as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
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| A02AF02 | Ordinary salt combinations and antiflatulents | A Alimentary tract and metabolism → A02 Drugs for acid related disorders → A02A Antacids → A02AF Antacids with antiflatulents |
This drug has been assigned below unique identifiers within the countries it is being marketed:
| Country | Identification scheme | Identifier(s) |
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| Country: SG | Health Sciences Authority | Identifier(s): 03547P |
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