Mucogel Suspension

Mucogel is indicated in adults and children aged 12 years and older.

Antacid therapy in gastric and duodenal ulcer, gastritis, heartburn, gastric hyperacidity. Treatment of indigestion. Relief of symptoms of heartburn and dyspepsia associated with gastric reflux in hiatus hernia, reflux oesophagitis and similar conditions.

Posology

Adults, elderly and children aged 12 years and older

10-20 ml three times daily 20 minutes to one hour after meals, and at bedtime, or as required.

Children less than 12 years of age

Mucogel should not be used in children less than 12 years of age.

Method of administration

Oral use.

Hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any of the excipients listed in section 6.1.

Should not be used in patients who are severely debilitated or suffering from kidney failure.

Paediatric population

In young children the use of magnesium hydroxide can produce a hypermagnesemia, especially if they present with renal impairment or dehydration.

Excipients

This medicine contains 8.75 mg sorbitol (E 420) in each ml. Patients with hereditary fructose intolerance (HFI) should not take/be given this medicinal product.

This medicine contains methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E 218) and propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E 216) which may cause allergic reactions (possible delayed).

This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per ml, that is to say essentially 'sodium-free'.

Antacids inhibit the absorption of tetracyclines and vitamins and should not be taken concomitantly.

Urine alkalinisation secondary to administration of magnesium hydroxide may modify excretion of some drugs; thus, increased excretion of salicylates has been seen.

For Mucogel no clinical data on exposed pregnancies are available.

Animal studies do not indicate direct or indirect harmful effects with respect to pregnancy, embryonal/foetal development, parturition or postnatal development.

Caution should be exercised when prescribing to pregnant women.

Mucogel has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive and use machines.

Gastrointestinal side-effects are uncommon. This formulation minimises the problems of diarrhoea and constipation.

Metabolism and nutrition disorders

Very rare (<1(10,000)

Hypermagnesemia. Observed after prolonged administration of magnesium hydroxide to patients with renal impairment.

Gastrointestinal disorders

Not known (cannot be estimated from the available data)

Abdominal pain.

Reporting of suspected adverse reactions

Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.

Serious symptoms are unlikely to follow overdosage.

Pharmacotherapeutic group: Drugs for acid related disorders, combinations and complexes of aluminium, calcium and magnesium compounds, ATC code: A02AD01.

The product contains two established antacids, magnesium and aluminium hydroxides with an acid neutralising capacity in excess of 25 ml of 0.1N HC1 consumed, per gram of suspension.

Not applicable.

There are no preclinical data of relevance to the prescriber which are additional to that already included in other sections of the SmPC.

Sorbitol, liquid (non-crystallising) (E 420)

Mannitol (E 421)

Hydrochloric acid

Methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E 218)

Propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E 216)

Citric acid monohydrate

Simethicone emulsion 30%

Saccharin sodium

Hydrogen peroxide solution 35%

Peppermint oil

Sodium hypochlorite solution, strong

Purified water

Not applicable.

Unopened: 2 years.

After opening: 28 days.

Store below 25° C. Do not freeze.

High density polyethylene (HDPE) bottle with a HDPE closure fitted with a tamper evident ring.

Pack sizes: 100 ml, 120 ml, 125 ml, 200 ml, 240 ml, 250 ml, 300 ml and 500 ml.

Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

No special requirements.