Digecaine Oral Gel

Product Of Abbott

Composition: Oxetacaine (10mg/5ml) + Aluminium Hydroxide (600mg/5ml) + Magnesium (300mg/5ml) + Simethicone (25mg/5ml)

₹ 124.79

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All Details About Digecaine Oral Gel

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Digecaine Oral Gel

Description:

Digecaine Oral Gel is a combination medicine used in the treatment of acidity, stomach ulcer and bloating. It helps in relieving the symptoms of acidity and ulcers such as stomach pain or irritation. It also neutralizes excessive acid in the stomach and helps in easy passage of gas.

Digecaine Oral Gel is taken without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Do not take it for more than the recommended duration as long-term administration may have harmful effects on the health.

The most common side effects are diarrhea, constipation, and allergic reaction. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. To overcome constipation, you should add fiber-rich foods in your diet and stay hydrated. This medicine may also cause dizziness and drowsiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your dizziness.

Earlier taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Digecaine Oral Gel is to be taken empty stomach.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Digecaine

Constipation
Diarrhea
Allergic reaction

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Digecaine Oral Gel. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Digecaine Oral Gel during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Digecaine Oral Gel during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Digecaine Oral Gel alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Digecaine Oral Gel is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Digecaine Oral Gel may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Digecaine Oral Gel in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

Q. Will a higher than the recommended dose of Digecaine Oral Gel be more effective?

No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having serious side effects and toxicity. If the recommended dosage does not relieve your symptoms or there is an increased severity of your symptoms, please consult your doctor.

Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Digecaine Oral Gel?

Retain this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

Q. What should I do if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, skip the missed dose if it is time to take your next dose and then follow your normal time.

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