Antacid gel
Aluminium hydroxide + magnesium hydroxide + simethicone
Neutralises acid on contact — honest relief for occasional acidity, a mask for chronic reflux.
Educational reference only — not medical advice. *Doses shown are typical adult label doses. Read the pack, and confirm with a doctor or pharmacist — especially for children, pregnancy, the elderly, or any chronic condition.
What it's for
Uses
Why it earns its place
Benefits
- Fastest common relief for meal-related acidity — works in minutes
- Simethicone in most Indian formulas also breaks up gas
- Doesn't need absorption into the blood — acts inside the stomach
The honest column
Side effects
Common — usually settle
- Constipation (aluminium side)
- Loose stools (magnesium side)
- Chalky taste
Stop & see a doctor
- Kidney patients can accumulate aluminium/magnesium — ask a doctor
- Black or tarry stools are NOT from antacids — see a doctor
Before you take it
Cautions & interactions
- Needing antacids beyond 2 weeks means see a doctor, not buy a bigger bottle
- Take other medicines 2 hours apart — antacids block absorption of many drugs
- Recurring night-time reflux or difficulty swallowing needs proper evaluation
On the shelf
Brands in India & where to buy
Prices are indicative MRPs for the listed pack sizes and change often — always verify on the pharmacy listing or pack. Links open marketplace searches; Naked Compound has no sponsorship or affiliate arrangement with any brand listed. Brand names are examples of what's commonly stocked, not endorsements.
When to skip self-medication
Fever beyond 3 days, blood anywhere it shouldn't be, chest pain or breathlessness, severe abdominal pain, a child under 6, pregnancy, or symptoms bouncing back within a week — any of these means see a doctor the same day instead of reaching for this pack.
Read this before you reach for anything
This page is an educational reference, not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a prescription. Doses shown are typical adult label doses for short-term self-care. Children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, the elderly, and anyone with chronic conditions or on regular medication should check with a doctor or pharmacist first. If symptoms are severe, unusual, or match any red flag above, skip the self-medication and see a doctor. Read how we work in our methodology.