Formulary

1.1.1 Antacids

First Line
Second Line
Specialist
Hospital Only
SELF-CARE: NHS England has published guidance for various common conditions for which over the counter (OTC) items should not be routinely prescribed in primary care. These conditions include indigestion and heartburn.

Many indigestion and heartburn treatments are cheap to buy and are readily available OTC along with advice from pharmacies. Some self-care medicines are available from shops and supermarkets. 

Co-magaldrox
  • Oral suspensionSF 195mg/220mg/5mg (low sodium, bowel neutral) (£2.99 = 500ml) [OTC]

Indications

Dose

  • 10–20ml, 20–60 minutes after meals and at bedtime or when required
Antacid and oxetacaine
  • Oral suspensionSF (unlicensed preparation)

Indications

  • Painful swallowing, during and following radiotherapy to the head & neck and chest areas (see ENT chapter)