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Side effects of doxylamine include dizziness, drowsiness, and dry mouth, among others. [4] Doxylamine is a potent anticholinergic and has a side-effect profile common to such drugs, including blurred vision , dry mouth, constipation , muscle incoordination , urinary retention , mental confusion , and delirium .
While magnesium salicylate is sold as an alternative for pain relief, it is still a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug and, like others in this class, can cause stomach ulcers, [2] without any proven superiority to other over-the-counter pain relievers.
Calcium carbonate antacid tablets. An antacid is a substance which neutralizes stomach acidity and is used to relieve heartburn, indigestion, or an upset stomach. [1] Some antacids have been used in the treatment of constipation and diarrhea. [2] Marketed antacids contain salts of aluminum, calcium, magnesium, or sodium. [2]
Methyl salicylate (oil of wintergreen or wintergreen oil) is an organic compound with the formula C 8 H 8 O 3.It is the methyl ester of salicylic acid.It is a colorless, viscous liquid with a sweet, fruity odor reminiscent of root beer (in which it is used as a flavoring), [4] but often associatively called "minty", as it is an ingredient in mint candies. [5]
The antacid, Maalox Maalox was a brand of antacid owned by Sanofi.Their main product is a flavored liquid containing a suspension of aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide, which act to neutralize or reduce stomach acid, for the purpose of relieving the symptoms of indigestion, heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and also stomach or duodenal ulcers.
Proton-pump inhibitors have largely superseded the H 2-receptor antagonists, a group of medications with similar effects but a different mode of action, and heavy use of antacids. [3] A potassium-competitive acid blocker (PCAB) revaprazan was marketed in Korea as an alternative to a PPI.
Serious side effects may include angioedema, Clostridioides difficile infection, and pneumonia. [11] Use in pregnancy appears to be safe, while safety during breastfeeding is unclear. [ 3 ] Esomeprazole is the ( S )-(−)- enantiomer (or less specifically the S- isomer ) of omeprazole . [ 11 ]
The most common side effects include sleepiness, dizziness, trouble breathing, and abdominal pain. [4] Other severe side effects may include liver problems, confusion, addiction, and allergic reactions. [4] Frequent use may result in medication overuse headache. [8] Barbiturate withdrawal may occur if rapidly stopped following long term use. [9]