Acicone S is an antacid containing a combination
of magaldrate and simethicone as active
ingredients. magaldrate, is a complex
of aluminium and magnesium hydroxide and
sulfate, while simethicone is an anti-flatulent.
Acicone S provides a true buffering
action with high acid consuming properties
allowing an immediate and sustained
relief of symptoms associated with oesophageal
and gastric hyperacidity with no alkalinization
or acid rebound effect.
Acicone S is distinguished by a strong
acid insulating power forming a thin
film covering the gastric mucous membranes
to resist the transfer of hydrogen ions
across the film, allowing more protection
to the wall of the stomach.
Acicone S effectively adsorbs and binds
a considerable amount of substances
contained in the duodeno-gastric reflux,
such as pepsin,bile acids and lysolecithin;
all these substances are aggressor factors
in the case of gastritis, peptic ulcer
and oesophagitis . thus Acicone- S offers
a better protection to the walls of
the upper gastro-intestinal tract.
Acicone S assures a higher safety margin especially
for both hypertensive and diabetic patients
as being sodium-free and sugar-free.
Acicone S shows a cytoprotective action
by stimulating the endogenous prostaglandin
E2 synthesis in gastric mucosa.
Acicone S contains simethicone as an
anti-flatulent which acts by changing
the surface tension of gas bubbles causing
them to coalesce, this leads to alleviation
of dyspepsia and reduction of the severity
of gas pain.
