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Drug Overview
Rolaids belongs to the group of drugs known as an antihyperphosphatemic or an antacid medication, and commonly used for relieve the symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux, such as heartburn. Rolaids works by forming a "raft" that floats on the surface of the stomach contents, physically preventing the acid from flowing back into the foodpipe.
Rolaids is used for the treatment, prevention and relieves the symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux, such as heartburn. Gastro-oesophageal reflux is stomach acid flowing from the stomach back into the food pipe (oesophagus). Various conditions can cause reflux as a result of the pressure they exert on the stomach, for example, pregnancy and hiatus hernia. Reflux can cause symptoms such as indigestion, acid regurgitation, or the painful burning sensation of heartburn. Over long periods of time the acid can also damage and inflame the lining of the foodpipe. This condition is known as reflux oesophagitis.
Rolaids can help to control and relieves acid indigestion, heartburn, and sour or upset stomach. Rolaids is also useful for relieves of Heartburn in pregnancy.
Rolaids always takes under doctor’s guidance. Rolaids takes after meal with a glass of water. The recommended doses of Rolaids will be different for different patients or according to the requirements of each patient; you continue to take it for as long as your doctor prescribes, even if you do not feel an immediate benefit. Your doctor will start you on a low dose of Rolaids and gradually increase your dose. If you can not tolerate the recommended dosage, your doctor can prescribe a dose that sufficient for you. Rolaids is being manufactured by Pfizer Pharmaceuticals and is available in Extra Strength Tablets. Rolaids may also be used for relieve other conditions that determined by your doctor or consultant.
Effects - How it works in the body
Rolaids contains three active ingredients: aluminium hydroxide, magnesium trisilicate and sodium bicarbonate. Aluminium hydroxide, magnesium trisilicate and sodium bicarbonate are all used as antacids in a variety of preparations. They alter the acidity of the stomach's juices, by binding to excess acid. Rolaids decreases the acidity of the contents of the stomach which may in turn help to relieve the symptoms of ulcers, heartburn or dyspepsia. The alginic acid forms a "raft" which floats on the surface of the stomach contents. This prevents the acidic contents of the stomach rising up into the oesophagus. In severe cases the "raft" may be forced up into the oesophagus, enabling it to protect the lining of the oesophagus from the stomach acid.
Side Effects
Possible side effects that occur during the uses of Rolaids:
- Allergic reactions
- Bone pain
- Constipation
- Feeling of discomfort
- Loss of appetite
- Mood or mental changes
- Muscle weakness
- Swelling of wrists or ankles
- Weight loss
- Frequent urge to urinate
- Headache
- Muscle pain or twitching
- Nausea or vomiting
- Nervousness or restlessness
- Slow breathing
- Swelling of feet or lower legs
- Unpleasant taste
- Unusual tiredness or weakness
- Diarrhea or laxative effect
- Increased thirst
- Speckling or whitish discoloration of stools
- Stomach cramps
- Yellow eyes or skin
Interactions
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, so its your responsibilities that tell your doctor or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also you tell your doctor or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or addicted to illegal drugs. These may affect the working mechanism of Rolaids. In these cases, your doctor may change the dose or teach precautions may be necessary. Therefore when you are taking Rolaids, it is most important that your doctor or health care professional know if you are taking any of the following or other drugs:
- Alendronate (Fosamax)
- Allopurinol (Zyloprim)
- Atenolol (Tenormin)
- Captopril (Capoten)
- Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
- Cimetidine (Tagamet)
- Digoxin (Lanoxin)
- Doxycycline (Vibramycin)
- Fosfomycin (Monurol)
- Gabapentin (Neurontin)
- Glipizide (Glucotrol)
- Glyburide (Micronase, DiaBeta)
- Isoniazid (Rifamate)
- Ketoconazole (Nizoral)
- Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
- Methenamine (Urised)
- Metronidazole (Flagyl)
- Misoprostol (Cytotec)
- Mycophenolate mofetil (CellCept)
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Dolobid, Motrin, Naprosyn Voltaren
- Penicillamine (Cuprimine)
- Phenytoin (Dilantin)
- Quinidine (Quinidex)
- Sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate)
- Sucralfate (Carafate)
- Tetracycline antibiotics such as Achromycin V and Minocin
- Tilodronate (Skelid)
- Ursodiol (Actigall)
Counterindications
You shouldn’t use this drug without consultation of doctor if you have an allergy to Rolaids or any other ingredients of Rolaids medicine.
You shouldn’t use Rolaids without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problem of colostomy.
You shouldn’t use Rolaids without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problem of liver disease.
You shouldn’t use Rolaids without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problem of kidney diseases.
You shouldn’t use Rolaids without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problem of constipation, dehydration or diarrhea.
You shouldn’t use Rolaids without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problem of edema or swelling of the legs and feet.
You shouldn’t use Rolaids without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problem of stomach bleeding or obstruction.
You shouldn’t use Rolaids without consultation of doctor if you are pregnant or plan to be pregnant.
You shouldn’t use Rolaids without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to breastfeeding.
Similar drugs of Rolaids
- Almagel
- Alugel
- Alu-Tab
- Amphojel
- Amphojel Plus
- Basaljel
- Diovol
- Diovol Caplets
- Diovol Plus
- Diovol Plus AF
- Gasmas
- Gelusil
- Maalox
- Mylanta
- Neutralca
- Riopan
- Rolaids
- Trial
- Tums
- Univol
Major drug Manufacturers
- Pfizer Pharmaceuticals
- Reckitt Benckiser
- 3M Pharmaceuticals
- Wyeth Ayerst Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc.
- Carter Horner (Canada)
- Wallace (India)
- Warner-Chilcott Pharmaceuticals
From where can one get Rolaids?
Anyone can buy Rolaids from Online Canadian Pharmacy, which is available at a discounted price, 50% off, in Canada, and the best way to get Rolaids is by logging on to http://www.naturalchoiceshealthcare.com for online orders. This pharmacy provides you with drugs at cheap and affordable prices. One can order the medicine and pay through VISA, MasterCard or international money order.
Why to buy Rolaids drug from Canada?
It is cheaper to buy Rolaids from Online Canadian Pharmacy, because Canadian government regulates the prices of Rolaids and also because of the very common reason of exchange rate. Since, the Canadian dollar is cheaper as compared to the US Dollars, so one can buy more Rolaids from Canada, thereby saving a lot of money.
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