Oxecone s (antacid) is indicated for:
Hyperacidity

Flatulence

Gastric ulcer

Duodenal ulcer

Gastritis

Stomach distension
Precautions and warnings

Renal dysfunction, low phosphate diet, prolonged use.
Side-effects of Oxecone s (antacid)

Diarrhoea

Constipation

Nausea

Vomiting.
Drug Interactions

Aluminium Hydroxide: Absorption is improved when combined with citrates or ascorbic acid. Allopurinol, tetracyclines, quinolones, cephalosporins, biphosphonate derivatives, corticosteroids, cyclosporin, delavirdine, Fe salts, imidazole antifungals, isoniazid, mycophenolate, penicillamine, phosphate supplements, phenytoin, phenothiazines, trientine, phenytoin, phenothia.
Tetracyclines and biphosphonates are less absorbed when magnesium hydroxide is present. After about 2 hours, these and other medications should be administered separately.
Contraindications

Hypophosphataemia.
Mode of actions

By neutralizing the HCl in the stomach, aluminum hydroxide forms aluminum chloride salt and water.