Generic Rulide

What is/are Rulox?

ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE; MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE represents a category of the drugs called antacid. It is prescribed to relieve the symptoms of indigestion, gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), as well as stomach or duodenal ulcers. This type of the medicine can also be used for other purposes; please consult your health care provider for more info on the medicine use and its instructions.

What should I inform my health care provider of before I take this medicine?

You should inform your doctor if you observe any of the below provided conditions:

What are the best use instructions for this medicine?

This medicine should be taken by mouth with a full glass of water. Shake the medicine well before using. Make sure to use a specially marked spoon for medicine measurement. The instructions on the prescription label should be followed carefully. Antacids are generally recommended for taking after meals and at bedtime. The medicine should be taken at defined intervals. Do not take the medicine at more doses than prescribed. Take all the quantity of your prescribed medicine even if you go to improvement. The prescribed doses should not be skipped.

Consult your pediatrician concerning the use of this medicine in children. Special care might be necessary.

Overdosage: If you feel you have taken too much of this medicine please immediately contact a poison control center or emergency room.

An important note: This medicine is for you only. Sharing this medicine with others is not recommended.

What if I find I have missed a dose?

Should you miss a dose of this medicine please take it asap. If you find you have missed the previous dosage when it is almost time for your next dose, you should better skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Taking double or extra doses at once is not recommended.

What other drugs can interact with this medicine?

Not al the components occurring in interaction are provided in the list. Inform your health care providers of the complete list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, as well as dietary supplements you use at the moment. Also inform them of your smoking, taking alcohol, or using illegal drugs. Please note that some of them may interact with your medicine.

What side effects can be observed from this medicine?

There are several side effects which you should immediately inform your doctor of:

There are side effects that generally do not need to be under medical control thus inform your health care provider if the symptoms continue:

Not all the side effects are involved in the above - mentioned list.

What should I be attentive to while using this medicine?

Inform your doctor if your symptoms do not show improvement in a few days. Do not continue treatment for stomach problems with this medicine for more than a week. Please consult your health care provider if you have black tarry stools, rectal bleeding, as well as when you feel extremely tired. Do not change to another antacid yourself; consult doctor for new product choose and prescription.

In case you currently take other medicines, make sure to leave an interval of at least 2 hours before /after taking these drugs.

Want to help lessen constipation? You should drink several glasses of water a day.

What are the best maintenance instructions for this medicine?

Keep them out of the reach of children.

The best conditions to keep the medicine at are to store them room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). The container where the medicine is stored should be tightly closed. It should be also strictly protected from light, freezing and moisture. Any unused medicine the expiration date have passed should be thrown away.

What does the shelf life of the pills mean?

The expiry date for the medicine is defined on each blister. It may also vary from batch to batch. The shelf life for the medicine is 2 years from the date of producing and would vary for different batches; this factor is dependant on the date of production.