Xylanta Information

Xylanta is a prescription medicine that is available as a Suspension, Tablet. Xylanta also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Xylanta depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Some other side effects of Xylanta have been listed ahead. These side effects of Xylanta are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Xylanta has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Xylanta related warnings talks about Xylanta's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Xylanta is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Xylanta contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug reaction of Xylanta with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

You should also be aware that Xylanta is safe while driving, and is addiction.

Xylanta Benefits & Uses
Xylanta Dosage & How to Take
Xylanta Side Effects
Xylanta Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Xylanta with Other Drugs
Xylanta Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Xylanta
Xylanta Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Xylanta Benefits & Uses

Xylanta is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Stomach Gas
Indigestion (Read More - Home Remedies for Indigestion)
Gas pains
Acidity (Read More - Home remedies for acidity)
Heartburn
Upset Stomach
Hiatal Hernia

Xylanta Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Hiatal Hernia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 400 mg magaldrate and 20 mg simethicone in 5 ml
Adult	Disease: Hiatal Hernia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 400 mg magaldrate and 20 mg simethicone in 5 ml
Geriatric	Disease: Hiatal Hernia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 400 mg magaldrate and 20 mg simethicone in 5 ml

Xylanta Related Warnings

Is the use of Xylanta safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Xylanta in pregnant women.
Is the use of Xylanta safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Xylanta.
What is the effect of Xylanta on the Kidneys?

Using Xylanta does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Xylanta on the Liver?

Xylanta is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Xylanta on the Heart?

Xylanta is not harmful for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Xylanta with Other Drugs

Xylanta should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Abacavir

Lamivudine

Moderate

Xylanta Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Xylanta unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Allergy
Phenylketonuria (PKU)

Frequently asked Questions about Xylanta

Is this Xylanta habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Xylanta has not been reported.

Xylanta Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Xylanta

Taking Xylanta with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Xylanta

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Xylanta and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.