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How To Administer Magnesium Hydroxide And Aluminum Hydroxide After Food?

h ow can you administer Magnesium hydroxide/aluminum hydroxide (Mylanta) 15 mL PO 1 hour before bedtime and 3 hours after mealtime and at bedtime; (b) Ranitidine (Zantac) 300 mg PO at bedtime; and (c) Sucralfate / Carafate 1 g or 10ml suspension (500mg / 5mL) 1 hour before meals and at bedtime
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Hello,

The prescribed aluminium hydroxide syrup can be taken. You can take doses as prescribed by your physician.

The ranitidine or other antacids is usually given.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician
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How To Administer Magnesium Hydroxide And Aluminum Hydroxide After Food?

Hello, The prescribed aluminium hydroxide syrup can be taken. You can take doses as prescribed by your physician. The ranitidine or other antacids is usually given. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician