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Alumina/Magnesium Trisilicate/Sodium Bicarbonate

Basic Information

Provides additional magnesium. Other substances in title are
not supplied in large enough amounts for use by your body.
Brand names:
Alumina/Magnesium Trisilicate/Sodium Bicarbonate Chewable Tablets
Gas-is-gon(R)
Triconsil(R)
Available from natural sources? Yes
Available from synthetic sources? No
Prescription required? Yes, for some forms

NATURAL SOURCES

Almonds
Bluefish
Carp
Cod
Flounder
Halibut
Herring
Leafy, green vegetables
Mackerel
Molasses
Nuts
Ocean perch
Shrimp
Snails
Soybeans
Sunflower seeds
Swordfish
Wheat germ

REASONS TO USE

  • Aids bone growth.
  • Aids function of nerves and muscles, including regulation of normal heart rhythm.
  • Keeps metabolism steady.
  • Conducts nerve impulses.
  • Works as laxative in large doses.
  • Acts as antacid in small doses.
  • Strengthens tooth enamel.

    UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS

  • Cures alcoholism.
  • Cures kidney stones.
  • Alleviates heart disease.
  • Helps control bad breath and body odor.
  • Helps contain lead poisoning.

    WHO NEEDS ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS?

  • Anyone with inadequate caloric or dietary intake or increased nutritional requirements.
  • Those who abuse alcohol or other drugs.
  • People with a chronic wasting illness or who have recently undergone surgery.
  • Those with recent severe burns or injuries.

    DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS

    Following symptoms occur rarely:

  • Muscle contractions
  • Convulsions
  • Confusion and delirium
  • Irritability
  • Nervousness
  • Skin problems
  • Hardening of soft tissues

    UNPROVED SPECULATED SYMPTOMS

  • Sudden heart failure

    LAB TESTS TO DETECT DEFICIENCY

  • Serum magnesium

    DOSAGE AND USAGE INFORMATION

    Age RDA
    0-6 months 50mg
    6-12 months 70mg
    1-3 years 150mg
    4-6 years 200mg
    7-10 years 250mg
    MALES
    11-14 years 350mg
    15-18 years 400mg
    18+ years 350mg
    FEMALES
    11+ years 300mg
    Pregnant +150mg
    Lactating +150mg
    What this mineral does:

  • Activates essential enzymes.
  • Affects metabolism of proteins and nucleic acids.
  • Helps transport sodium and potassium across cell membranes.
  • Influences calcium levels inside cells.

    Available as:

  • Chewable tablets: Chew well before swallowing.

    WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

    Don't take if you have:

  • Kidney failure.
  • Heart block (unless you have a pacemaker).
  • An ileostomy.

    Consult your doctor if you have:

  • Chronic constipation, colitis, diarrhea.
  • Symptoms of appendicitis.
  • Stomach or intestinal bleeding.

    Over age 55:

  • Adverse reactions/side effects more likely.

    Pregnancy:

  • Risk to fetus outweighs benefits. Don't use.

    Breast-feeding:

  • Avoid magnesium in large quantities.
  • If you must take temporarily, discontinue breast-feeding. Consult doctor for advice on maintaining milk supply.
  • Don't take megadoses.

    Effect on lab tests:

  • Makes test for stomach-acid secretion inaccurate.
  • May increase or decrease serum-phosphate concentrations.
  • May decrease serum and urine pH.

    Storage:

  • Store in cool, dry place away from direct light, but don't freeze.
  • Store safely out of reach of children.
  • Don't store in bathroom medicine cabinet. Heat and moisture may change action of mineral.

    Others:

  • Chronic kidney disease frequently causes body to retain excess magnesium.
  • Adverse reactions, side effects and interactions with medicines, vitamins or minerals occur ONLY RARELY when too much magnesium is taken for too long or if you have kidney disease.

    OVERDOSE/TOXICITY

    Signs and symptoms:
    Severe nausea and vomiting, extremely low blood pressure,
    extreme muscle weakness, difficulty breathing, heartbeat
    irregularity.

    What to do:

  • For symptoms of overdosage: Discontinue mineral, and consult doctor immediately. Also see ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS section below.
  • For accidental overdosage (such as child taking entire bottle): Dial 911 (emergency), 0 for operator or your nearest Poison Control Center.

    ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS

    Reaction or effect What to do
    Abdominal pain Discontinue. Call doctor immediately.
    Appetite loss Discontinue. Call doctor when
    convenient.
    Diarrhea Discontinue. Call doctor immediately.
    Irregular heartbeat Seek emergency treatment.
    Mood changes or mental changes Discontinue. Call doctor when
    convenient.
    Nausea Discontinue. Call doctor immediately.
    Tiredness or weakness Discontinue. Call doctor when
    convenient.
    Urination discomfort Discontinue. Call doctor when
    convenient.
    Vomiting Discontinue. Call doctor
    immediately.

    INTERACTION WITH MEDICINE, VITAMINS OR MINERALS

    Interacts with Combined effect
    Cellulose sodium phosphate Decreases magnesium effect.
    Take 1 or more hours apart.
    Fat-soluble vitamins (A, E, K) Decreases absorption of
    mineral.
    Ketoconazole Reduces absorption of
    ketoconazole. Take 2 hours
    apart.
    Mecamylamine May slow urinary excretion of
    mecamylamine. Avoid
    combination.
    Tetracycline Decreases absorption of
    tetracycline.
    Vitamin D May raise magnesium level too
    high.

    INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES

    None known

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