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Dr. Meyer’s Gelacid Suspension_

NAFDAC Reg. No. 04-2744 · Drug

Registered with NAFDAC — registration activeAs of 5 November 2026 · synced automatically from official sources.
Product
Dr. Meyer’s Gelacid Suspension_
NAFDAC number
04-2744
Active ingredient
Magnesium Hydroxide, Magnesium Trisilicate, Calcium Carbonate, Simethicone
Strength
150 mg; 50 mg; 500 mg; 5 mg/5 mL
Form
Suspension
Pack size
1 x 100 mL, 1 x 200 mL (in amber PET bottles)
Manufacturer
Not listed
Applicant (holder)
Farmex Meyer Limited
Approved
25 Jun 2025
Status
Active View on NAFDAC ↗
Registration valid to
24 Jun 2030
WHO alerts
None found
Community reports
None
Times checked
0

RxVerify commentary

  • Dr. Meyer’s Gelacid Suspension_ is on the NAFDAC register with an active registration (04-2744). A valid number alone does not prove a pack is genuine — counterfeiters copy real numbers, so also check the expiry date, seal and print quality.

Generated automatically from the NAFDAC register, WHO alerts and community data as of today. Not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist.

What Dr. Meyer’s Gelacid Suspension_ is used for

From the official U.S. FDA label for magnesium hydroxide, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.

What it is used for

relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours

Purpose

Saline laxative

Warnings

Ask a doctor before use if you have kidney disease a magnesium-restricted diet stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 14 days ​ Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are presently taking a prescription drug. This product may interact with certain prescription drugs. Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or no bowel movement after using this product. These could be signs of a serious condition. you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. …

Storage

each 15 mL contains: magnesium 500 mg, sodium 6 mg store at room temperature tightly closed avoid freezing

General information only — not dosing advice. Always follow the leaflet in your pack and your doctor or pharmacist.

Check your pack of Dr. Meyer’s Gelacid Suspension_

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About Dr. Meyer’s Gelacid Suspension_

What is in Dr. Meyer’s Gelacid Suspension_?

Dr. Meyer’s Gelacid Suspension_ contains Magnesium Hydroxide, Magnesium Trisilicate, Calcium Carbonate, Simethicone (150 mg; 50 mg; 500 mg; 5 mg/5 mL), as suspension, according to its NAFDAC registration record.

Is Dr. Meyer’s Gelacid Suspension_ registered with NAFDAC?

Yes. Dr. Meyer’s Gelacid Suspension_ is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number 04-2744, and its registration is active as of 5 November 2026.

Has Dr. Meyer’s Gelacid Suspension_ been flagged as fake or recalled?

No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches Dr. Meyer’s Gelacid Suspension_ in our automatically synced alert list.

How can I check that my pack of Dr. Meyer’s Gelacid Suspension_ is genuine?

Run a free authenticity scan with the NAFDAC number 04-2744, your pack's expiry date and batch number to get a Trust Score, compare the pack with the NAFDAC record (ingredient, strength, form, manufacturer), and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

What is Dr. Meyer’s Gelacid Suspension_ used for?

relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 1/2 to 6 hours (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for magnesium hydroxide. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)

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