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Stopacid Suspension

NAFDAC Reg. No. 04-4841 · Drug

Registered with NAFDAC. Registration activeAs of 29 October 2026 · synced automatically from official sources.
Product
Stopacid Suspension
NAFDAC number
04-4841
Active ingredient
Aluminium hydroxide; Magnesium hydroxide; Simeticone
Strength
225 mg/5 mL; 200 mg/5 mL; 50 mg/5 mL
Form
Suspension
Pack size
1 x 200 mL (in amber glass bottle)
Manufacturer
Not listed
Applicant (holder)
Afrab-Chem Limited
Approved
3 Aug 2021
Status
Inactive View on NAFDAC ↗
Registration valid to
2 Aug 2026
WHO alerts
None found
Community reports
None
Times checked
0

About the medicine: Aluminium hydroxide: uses, dosage and brands worldwide

What we found

  • Stopacid Suspension is on the NAFDAC register with an active registration (04-4841). 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. This is not medical advice. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.

How to use Stopacid Suspension

What the official label says. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Your pack's leaflet comes first if it is different.

Who it is for

Temporarily relieves: cough as may occur with a cold occasional minor irritation and sore throat

How to take it and how often
  • Adults and children 5 years and over - dissolve 1 lozenge slowly in mouth
  • Repeat every 2 hours as needed or as directed by a doctor
  • Children under 5 years - ask a doctor
Talk to a doctor first if

persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema cough accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)

Warnings

Sore throat warning: if sor throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly. If sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days, see your dentist or doctor promptly. These symptoms may be serious.

Possible side effects

Stop use and ask doctor if cough persists for more than 7 days, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistant headache. These could be signs of a serious condition. sore throat is severe, or irritation, pain or redness lasts or worsens sore mouth does not improve in 7 days

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a health professional before use.

If you miss a dose

Take it when you remember, unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Then skip the missed one. Never take two doses at once to make up for it. Check your leaflet, as some medicines are different.

From the official U.S. FDA label for this active ingredient. Your pack may have a different strength, so always read its leaflet. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Ask a pharmacist if you are unsure. Label dated 2025-12-23.

Label for Stopacid Suspension, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.

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About Stopacid Suspension

What is in Stopacid Suspension?

Stopacid Suspension contains Aluminium hydroxide; Magnesium hydroxide; Simeticone (225 mg/5 mL; 200 mg/5 mL; 50 mg/5 mL), as suspension, according to its NAFDAC registration record.

Is Stopacid Suspension registered with NAFDAC?

Yes. Stopacid Suspension is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number 04-4841, and its registration is active as of 29 October 2026.

Has Stopacid Suspension been flagged as fake or recalled?

No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches Stopacid Suspension in our automatically synced alert list.

How can I check that my pack of Stopacid Suspension is genuine?

Run a free authenticity scan with the NAFDAC number 04-4841, 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.

How do I take Stopacid Suspension?

Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: adults and children 5 years and over - dissolve 1 lozenge slowly in mouth. Repeat every 2 hours as needed or as directed by a doctor. children under 5 years - ask a doctor…

What is Stopacid Suspension used for?

temporarily relieves: cough as may occur with a cold occasional minor irritation and sore throat (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for Stopacid Suspension. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)

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