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About Riflux Forte Tablet

Riflux Forte Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antacids used to treat acidity, heartburn, indigestion, gastritis (inflammation of the stomach), and stomach upset. The stomach is usually protected from acid by a mucous layer. In some cases, due to excess acid production, the mucous layer gets eroded, which leads to complications like acidity and heartburn.

Riflux Forte Tablet contains Aluminium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide and dimethicone. Aluminium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide work by neutralising excess stomach acid. Dimethicone works by decreasing the surface tension of gas bubbles, thereby facilitating gas expulsion through flatus or belching (burping). It also prevents the accumulation and formation of gas in the digestive tract.

In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as constipation, loss of appetite, weakness and diarrhoea. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Inform your doctor before taking Riflux Forte Tablet if you have low phosphate levels, high magnesium levels, kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking Riflux Forte Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Riflux Forte Tablet should not be given to children as safety has not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Riflux Forte Tablet as it could lead to increased acidity.

Uses of Riflux Forte Tablet

Acidity, Heartburn, Indigestion, Gastritis (inflammation of the stomach), Stomach upset.

Medicinal Benefits

Riflux Forte Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antacids used to treat acidity, heartburn, indigestion, gastritis (inflammation of the stomach), and stomach upset. Riflux Forte Tablet is a combination of three drugs: Aluminium hydroxide (antacid), magnesium hydroxide (antacid) and dimethicone (antiflatulent). Aluminium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide works by neutralising excess stomach acid. Dimethicone works by decreasing the surface tension of gas bubbles, thereby facilitating gas expulsion through flatus or belching (burping). It also prevents accumulation and formation of gas in the digestive tract.

Directions for Use

Take Riflux Forte Tablet with or without food. Check the label for directions before use. Take the required dose/quantity by mouth; shake the bottle well before each use.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Riflux Forte Tablet

  • Constipation
  • Loss of appetite
  • Weakness
  • Diarrhoea

Drug Warnings

Do not take Riflux Forte Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents, debilitated (very weak). Inform your doctor if you have severe stomach pain, partially or fully blocked bowel, low phosphate levels, high magnesium levels, kidney or liver problems; if you are on a low-phosphate diet. Consult your doctor before taking Riflux Forte Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Riflux Forte Tablet as it could lead to increased acidity. 

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Riflux Forte Tablet may interact with pain killers (aspirin), antibiotics (ciprofloxacin), anti-asthma (albuterol, ipratropium), anti-diabetic (glipizide), and vitamins (ascorbic acid, ergocalciferol, cholecalciferol).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid alcohol intake as it leads to increased stomach acid production, thereby increasing acidity and heartburn.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have constipation, inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal obstruction disorder, and renal dysfunction.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ASPIRIN
  • CIPROFLOXACIN
  • ALBUTEROL+IPRATROPIUM
  • GLIPIZIDE
  • ASCORBIC ACID
  • ERGOCALCIFEROL
  • CHOLECALCIFEROL

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat smaller meals more often.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption. Alcohol intake leads to increased production of stomach acid, thereby increases acidity and heartburn.
  • Maintain a healthy weight by regular exercising.
  • Avoid lying down after eating to prevent acid reflux.
  • Avoid tight-fitting clothes as it might increase the pressure on the abdomen leading to acid reflux.
  • Practise relaxation techniques and avoid stress by doing yoga or meditation.
  • Avoid foods such as high-fat food, spicy food, chocolates, citrus fruits, pineapple, tomato, onion, garlic, tea and soda. 
  • Avoid sitting continuously as it may trigger acidity. Take a break of 5minutes every hour by doing brisk walking or stretching.

Disease/Condition Glossary

The stomach is usually protected from the acid by a mucous layer. In some cases, due to excess acid production, the mucous layer gets eroded, which leads to complications like acidity. Due to this, acid frequently flows back into the food pipe (oesophagus). This backflow (acid reflux) irritates the food pipe and causes heartburn. Symptoms include heartburn, sour or bitter taste in the mouth, and difficulty swallowing. Indigestion is the feeling of fullness. It occurs due to slow gastric emptying. Symptoms include stomach pain, bloating, heartburn, nausea and vomiting.

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About Riflux Forte Tablet

Riflux Forte Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antacids used to treat acidity, heartburn, indigestion, gastritis (inflammation of the stomach), and stomach upset. The stomach is usually protected from acid by a mucous layer. In some cases, due to excess acid production, the mucous layer gets eroded, which leads to complications like acidity and heartburn.

Riflux Forte Tablet contains Aluminium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide and dimethicone. Aluminium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide work by neutralising excess stomach acid. Dimethicone works by decreasing the surface tension of gas bubbles, thereby facilitating gas expulsion through flatus or belching (burping). It also prevents the accumulation and formation of gas in the digestive tract.

In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as constipation, loss of appetite, weakness and diarrhoea. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Inform your doctor before taking Riflux Forte Tablet if you have low phosphate levels, high magnesium levels, kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking Riflux Forte Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Riflux Forte Tablet should not be given to children as safety has not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Riflux Forte Tablet as it could lead to increased acidity.

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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd., 8-2-337, Road No. 3, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500034, INDIA
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FAQs

Riflux Forte Tablet is a combination of three drugs: Aluminium hydroxide (antacid), magnesium hydroxide (antacid) and dimethicone (antiflatulent). Aluminium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide works by neutralising excess stomach acid. Dimethicone works by decreasing the surface tension of gas bubbles, thereby facilitating gas expulsion through flatus or belching (burping). It also prevents accumulation and formation of gas in the digestive tract.

Do not take Riflux Forte Tablet for longer durations unless advised by the doctor. Talk to your doctor if you do not feel better even after taking Riflux Forte Tablet for 1-2 weeks.

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Riflux Forte Tablet. Drink lots of fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you experience severe diarrhoea, consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.

Avoid lying down immediately after meals to prevent acidity. Raise the head of the bed 10-20cm by putting a pillow so that the head and chest are above the waist. This prevents acid reflux.

To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Riflux Forte Tablet for as long as your doctor has advised it for you. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Riflux Forte Tablet.

Consult your doctor before taking Riflux Forte Tablet along with other medicines, as Riflux Forte Tablet might affect how other medicines work.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Riflux Forte Tablet. Alcohol intake leads to increased production of stomach acid, thereby increasing acidity and heartburn.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before recommending Riflux Forte Tablet.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Consult your doctor before taking Riflux Forte Tablet; your doctor will decide whether Riflux Forte Tablet can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Caution

It is not known if Riflux Forte Tablet affects driving ability; hence, in case you experience any difficulty, discuss it with your doctor.

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Liver

Caution

Consult your doctor before taking Riflux Forte Tablet if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before advising it to you.

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Kidney

Caution

Consult your doctor before taking Riflux Forte Tablet if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before advising it to you.

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Children

Unsafe

Riflux Forte Tablet should not be given to children as safety and effectiveness were not established.

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Uses of Riflux Forte Tablet

Acidity, Heartburn, Indigestion, Gastritis (inflammation of the stomach), Stomach upset.

Medicinal Benefits

Riflux Forte Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antacids used to treat acidity, heartburn, indigestion, gastritis (inflammation of the stomach), and stomach upset. Riflux Forte Tablet is a combination of three drugs: Aluminium hydroxide (antacid), magnesium hydroxide (antacid) and dimethicone (antiflatulent). Aluminium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide works by neutralising excess stomach acid. Dimethicone works by decreasing the surface tension of gas bubbles, thereby facilitating gas expulsion through flatus or belching (burping). It also prevents accumulation and formation of gas in the digestive tract.

Directions for Use

Take Riflux Forte Tablet with or without food. Check the label for directions before use. Take the required dose/quantity by mouth; shake the bottle well before each use.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not take Riflux Forte Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents, debilitated (very weak). Inform your doctor if you have severe stomach pain, partially or fully blocked bowel, low phosphate levels, high magnesium levels, kidney or liver problems; if you are on a low-phosphate diet. Consult your doctor before taking Riflux Forte Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Riflux Forte Tablet as it could lead to increased acidity. 

Therapeutic Class

ANTACIDS

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Aluminium hydroxideEltrombopag
Critical
Aluminium hydroxidePazopanib
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Aluminium hydroxideEltrombopag
Critical
How does the drug interact with Riflux Forte Tablet:
Coadministration of Eltrombopag and aluminum hydroxide may interfere with the absorption of eltrombopag and reduce its effectiveness.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Eltrombopag with aluminum hydroxide is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Aluminium hydroxidePazopanib
Critical
How does the drug interact with Riflux Forte Tablet:
Co-administration of pazopanib with Riflux Forte Tablet can reduce the blood levels and effects of pazopanib.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Pazopanib and Riflux Forte Tablet, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Magnesium hydroxidePatiromer calcium
Severe
How does the drug interact with Riflux Forte Tablet:
Taking Riflux Forte Tablet and Patiromer calcium may reduce the effectiveness of patiromer calcium.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Riflux Forte Tablet and Patiromer calcium together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, lightheadedness, shaking of hands and legs, muscle twitching, numbness or tingling, prolonged muscle spasms, slowed breathing, irregular heartbeat, confusion contact a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Magnesium hydroxideDolutegravir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Riflux Forte Tablet:
Taking dolutegravir with Riflux Forte Tablet can reduce the effectiveness of dolutegravir.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Dolutegravir and Riflux Forte Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. In case you experience any unusual side effects, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting a doctor.
Magnesium hydroxideGefitinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Riflux Forte Tablet:
Taking gefitinib with Riflux Forte Tablet can reduce the effectiveness of gefitinib

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Dolutegravir and Gefitinib together can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. In case you experience any unusual side effects, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting a doctor.
Magnesium hydroxideRaltegravir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Riflux Forte Tablet:
Taking Riflux Forte Tablet with Raltegravir may make the raltegravir less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Riflux Forte Tablet with Raltegravir together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symtopms. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Aluminium hydroxideGefitinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Riflux Forte Tablet:
Coadministration of Gefitinib and Riflux Forte Tablet can reduce the levels of Gefitinib in the body. This can lead to reduced treatment outcomes.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Gefitinib and Riflux Forte Tablet, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice that your symptoms are getting worse or not improving, make sure to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Aluminium hydroxideDolutegravir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Riflux Forte Tablet:
Taking dolutegravir with Riflux Forte Tablet can reduce the effectiveness of Dolutegravir.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Dolutegravir and Aluminum hydroxide together can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. It is recommended to take dolutegravir at least two hours before or six hours after the Riflux Forte Tablet dose. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting a doctor.
Aluminium hydroxideSodium citrate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Riflux Forte Tablet:
Co-administration of Riflux Forte Tablet and Sodium citrate may increase aluminum levels and risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Sodium citrate and Riflux Forte Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience symptoms like severe stomach pain, constipation, loss of appetite, pain when you urinate, muscle weakness, tiredness nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
Aluminium hydroxideColecalciferol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Riflux Forte Tablet:
The combined use of aluminum hydroxide with colecalciferol may increase the risk of toxicity.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Colecalciferol with Riflux Forte Tablet can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you're having any of these symptoms like bone pain, muscle weakness, anemia, seizures, or dementia, it's important to contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ASPIRIN
  • CIPROFLOXACIN
  • ALBUTEROL+IPRATROPIUM
  • GLIPIZIDE
  • ASCORBIC ACID
  • ERGOCALCIFEROL
  • CHOLECALCIFEROL

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat smaller meals more often.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption. Alcohol intake leads to increased production of stomach acid, thereby increases acidity and heartburn.
  • Maintain a healthy weight by regular exercising.
  • Avoid lying down after eating to prevent acid reflux.
  • Avoid tight-fitting clothes as it might increase the pressure on the abdomen leading to acid reflux.
  • Practise relaxation techniques and avoid stress by doing yoga or meditation.
  • Avoid foods such as high-fat food, spicy food, chocolates, citrus fruits, pineapple, tomato, onion, garlic, tea and soda. 
  • Avoid sitting continuously as it may trigger acidity. Take a break of 5minutes every hour by doing brisk walking or stretching.

Habit Forming

No

Disease/Condition Glossary

The stomach is usually protected from the acid by a mucous layer. In some cases, due to excess acid production, the mucous layer gets eroded, which leads to complications like acidity. Due to this, acid frequently flows back into the food pipe (oesophagus). This backflow (acid reflux) irritates the food pipe and causes heartburn. Symptoms include heartburn, sour or bitter taste in the mouth, and difficulty swallowing. Indigestion is the feeling of fullness. It occurs due to slow gastric emptying. Symptoms include stomach pain, bloating, heartburn, nausea and vomiting.

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