Riopan Plus
Riopan Plus is an over-the-counter combination medication containing magaldrate (an antacid) and simethicone (an antiflatulent). Magaldrate works by neutralizing excess stomach acid to relieve burning and indigestion, while simethicone reduces the surface tension of gas bubbles in the stomach and intestines, allowing them to coalesce and be expelled more easily.
Dosage by Body Weight
For adults and children 12 years of age and older: Take 1 to 2 teaspoons (5 to 10 mL) of oral suspension, or chew 1 to 2 tablets, between meals and at bedtime, or as directed by a doctor. Shake liquid suspension well before use. Do not take more than the maximum daily limit (typically 80 mL of regular suspension or 8 tablets in 24 hours) or use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks except under the advice and supervision of a physician.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- Do not use
- Tracking Notes
- Antacids containing magnesium or aluminum should not be given to infants due to the risk of metabolic imbalances and kidney toxicity.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- Do not use
- Tracking Notes
- Consult a pediatrician. Self-treatment of acid reflux or gas in infants is not advised.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- Do not use
- Tracking Notes
- Consult a pediatrician. Do not administer without direct medical supervision.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- Use only if prescribed
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and efficacy have not been established for children under 12 years of age.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- Use only if prescribed
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and efficacy have not been established for children under 12 years of age.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Not recommended | Do not use | Antacids containing magnesium or aluminum should not be given to infants due to the risk of metabolic imbalances and kidney toxicity. |
| 5-7 kg | Not recommended | Do not use | Consult a pediatrician. Self-treatment of acid reflux or gas in infants is not advised. |
| 8-10 kg | Not recommended | Do not use | Consult a pediatrician. Do not administer without direct medical supervision. |
| 11-15 kg | Not recommended | Use only if prescribed | Safety and efficacy have not been established for children under 12 years of age. |
| 16-20 kg | Not recommended | Use only if prescribed | Safety and efficacy have not been established for children under 12 years of age. |
Formulation
Purpose
Relief of heartburn, acid indigestion, sour stomach, and symptoms of gas (flatulence, bloating, and pressure) associated with these conditions.
Generic Name
Magaldrate and SimethiconeScheduled Drug
No. This medicine is generally not treated as a scheduled/prescription-only drug in common consumer references, but local rules may vary.