Magnesium is an element your body needs to function normally. Magnesium oxide may be used for different reasons. Some people use it as an antacid to relieve heartburn, sour stomach, or acid indigestion.
Aluminum hydroxide and magnesium trisilicate are antacids that can lower the acidity of stomach acid. Aluminum hydroxide and magnesium trisilicate is a combination medicine that is used to treat heartburn, acid indigestion, sour stomach, or upset stomach.
As an antacid, magnesium hydroxide suspension neutralizes gastric acid by reacting with hydrochloric acid in the stomach to form magnesium chloride and water. It is practically insoluble in water and does not have any effect until it reacts with the hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
Conditions that magnesium may help treat:
Acid reflux & heartburn - magnesium will reduce spasm of the lower esophageal sphincter and prevent the release of acid into the esophagus. Magnesium is also needed for stomach acid production, so deficiency can be an indicator of low stomach acid (hypochlorhydria).
The reason for this is that magnesium neutralizes stomach acid and makes the stomach more alkaline. This is the basic function of Phillips Milk of Magnesia that has been used for 50 years to settle an acid stomach.
Try 200 to 400 mg of magnesium citrate or glycinate twice a day.
Magnesium carbonate -- Magnesium carbonate is another popular, bioavailable form of magnesium that actually turns into magnesium chloride when it mixes with the hydrochloric acid in our stomachs. It is a good choice for people suffering from indigestion and acid reflux, since it contains antacid properties.
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) [for example, lansoprazole (Prevacid®) and pantoprazole (Protonix®)] are another option. These reduce the amount of acid your stomach makes, and they're available over the counter and by prescription. Some doctors prescribe PPIs for long-term treatment.
Aluminum hydroxide/magnesium hydroxide/simethicone is an over-the-counter (OTC) product used for indigestion/heartburn (dyspepsia) and abdominal bloating. Aluminum hydroxide/magnesium hydroxide/simethicone is available under the following different brand names: Mylanta, Mygel, DiGel, Gelusil, and Rulox.
The major findings of the study were that Gaviscon was associated with significantly less distal esophageal acid exposure than antacid and that this was related to a greater pH of the refluxate rather than to a decrease in the number of reflux events recorded in each study condition.
No interactions were found between magnesium glycinate and Tums Antacid Naturals. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Are there other medicines similar to Gaviscon? Yes, Acidex and Peptac are similar to Gaviscon. These medicines are reflux suppressants. They work in the same way as Gaviscon, by reducing acid in your stomach and preventing excess acid escaping into your food pipe.
Dissolve a teaspoon of baking soda in eight fluid ounces of water and sip slowly for temporary relief (note, though, that this is not a long-term solution or suitable if you are pregnant).
Magnesium deficiency is diagnosed via a blood test and sometimes a urine test. Your doctor may order the blood test if you have symptoms such as weakness, irritability, abnormal heart rhythm, nausea and/or diarrhoea, or if you have abnormal calcium or potassium levels.
Prilosec OTC is a pink-colored (salmon) tablet consisting of multiple enteric-coated pellets formulated with 20.6 mg of omeprazole magnesium, equivalent to 20 mg of omeprazole. The active ingredient is the magnesium salt of omeprazole, which allows tableting.
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between Chelated Magnesium and omeprazole. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name: omeprazole magnesium
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes.
Vitamin A and C
Vitamins A and C are powerful antioxidants that have been shown to be effective against GERD symptoms. These antioxidants also help to protect the body from infections and illnesses, which could worsen or trigger acid reflux.
People with diabetes, intestinal disease, heart disease or kidney disease should not take magnesium before speaking with their health care provider. Overdose. Signs of a magnesium overdose can include nausea, diarrhea, low blood pressure, muscle weakness, and fatigue. At very high doses, magnesium can be fatal.
Magnesium helps relieve GERD by two mechanisms. Magnesium is a known regulator of muscle action and helps muscles to relax. It is especially active in the action of the pyloric sphincter. The pyloric sphincter is a muscular valve that guards the junction between the stomach and the small intestines.
Antibiotics -- The absorption of quinolone antibiotics, such as ciprofloxacin (Cipro) and moxifloxacin (Avelox), tetracycline antibiotics, including tetracycline (Sumycin), doxycycline (Vibramycin), and minocycline (Minocin), and nitrofurantoin (Macrodandin), may be diminished when taking magnesium supplements.