Milk of Magnesium and Liquid Paraffin (Smuth)

Milk of Magnesium and Liquid Paraffin                                  (Smuth) 

Smuth is an antacid, prescribed for hyperacidity. It is also used as a laxative. It reduces stomach acid and increases water in the intestine. 

Composition - Tab and Syrup 200ml

Milk of Magnesium - 11.35ml

Liquid Paraffin - 3.75ml

Class -  Antacid and Laxative 

Brand- Smuth

Mechanism Of Action

Milk of Magnesium Neutralise Acid in Stomach but not stopped Acid formation in Stomach and liquid Paraffin used in lubrication and work as Laxative. 

Dosage

2 - 5 years - 5ml Tid  

5 - 12 year - 5 - 10 ml TID Or QID

12 - 18 year - 5 - 10ml QID Or SOS

   *****  7.5ml HS Also referred 

Used As - Used as Antacid in lowering level of gastric Acid and as laxative 

Contraindicated - May be Cautious in Pregnancy and in kidney patients 


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