Milk of Magnesium and Liquid Paraffin (Smuth)
Smuth is an antacid, prescribed for hyperacidity. It is also used as a laxative. It reduces stomach acid and increases water in the intestine.
Composition – Tab and Syrup 200ml
Milk of Magnesium – 11.35ml
Liquid Paraffin – 3.75ml
Class – Antacid and Laxative
Brand– Smuth
Mechanism Of Action
Milk of Magnesium Neutralise Acid in Stomach but not stopped Acid formation in Stomach and liquid Paraffin used in lubrication and work as Laxative.
Dosage
2 – 5 years – 5ml Tid
5 – 12 year – 5 – 10 ml TID Or QID
12 – 18 year – 5 – 10ml QID Or SOS
***** 7.5ml HS Also referred
Used As – Used as Antacid in lowering level of gastric Acid and as laxative
Contraindicated – May be Cautious in Pregnancy and in kidney patients
