Aluminium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, simethicone
Sold as Lo-acid, Maalox plus, Gsa-antacid
Combination product
This product contains more than one active ingredient, so it has no single molecular structure.
Background
Registration
- Applicants
- 3
- Registrations
- 4
Applicants and registrations
| Applicant | Brands | Dosages | Registrations | Schedule | Leaflets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unimed Healthcare (Pty) Ltd | Lo-acid | tablets, suspension | 310524, 310525 | Not determined | None |
| Sanofi-aventis South Africa (Pty) LtdCancelled | Maalox plus | tablets | R0074 | Not determined | None |
| Adcock ingram limitedCancelled | Gsa-antacid | Not stated | V0067 | Not determined | None |
Variants
| Product | Strength and form | Registration | Status | Schedule | Leaflets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lo-acid tablets EACH TABLET CONTAINS DRIED ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE 200,0 mg MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 200,0 mg SIMETHICONE 25,0 mg | Tablets | 31052431/11.4.3/0524 | Registered | Not determined | None |
| Lo-acid suspension EACH 5,0 ml SUSPENSION CONTAINS DRIED ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE 225,0 mg MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 200,0 mg SIMETHICONE 25,0 mg | Suspension | 31052531/11.4.3/0525 | Registered | Not determined | None |
| Maalox plus tablets EACH TABLET CONTAINS ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE GEL 200 mg MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 200 mg SIMETHICONE 25 mg | Tablets | R0074R/11.4.3/74 | Cancelled | Not determined | None |
| Gsa-antacid EACH 5 ml SUSPENSION CONTAINS HYDROTALCITE EQUIVALENT TO ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE GEL 200 mg ; MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 200 mg SIMETHICONE 20 mg | Not listed | V0067V/11.4.3/67 | Cancelled | Not determined | None |
Regulatory status
This product is still scheduled by law even when this site could not determine which tier it falls under. The label carries the S number in a square border; ask a pharmacist if you need to know its schedule.
This is an informational summary of the Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965 and its 2017 General Regulations. It is not medical advice and not legal advice. Always check the medicine's label, which carries the schedule number inside a square border, or ask a pharmacist if you are unsure.
SAHPRA documents
SAHPRA has not published a professional information or patient information leaflet for this product.