Oral Liquids

Liquor Bismuth Ammonium Citrate is ammoniocitrate of bismuth; an intestinal astringent. Belladonna (or deadly nightshade) as anticholinergic properties. Anticholinergics are used in the treatment of such things like stomach cramps (like those associated with irritable bowel syndrome) and incontinence (urinary leakage) in that it relaxes the smooth muscle of the bowels and bladder. Thymol is a phenolic compound with antiseptic and antibacterial properties. Menthol gives a sensation of coolness.

Oxetacaine is a topical anaesthetic, which effectively relieves pain when applied to the lining of the mouth and food pipe. The antacids neutralize stomach acid and prevent further irritation of the food pipe. Antacid also thickens the liquid to help carry the oxetacaine and coat the food pipe. Aluminium Hydroxide acts on the hydrochloric acid in the stomach by neutralization, forming Aluminium Chloride salt and water. Magnesium Hydroxide increases peristaltic activity causing osmotic retention of fluids, thus resulting in bowel evacuation. It also reduces stomach acid by reacting with hydrochloric acid to form Magnesium Chloride.