Digecaine Oral Gel Fruit Punch Sugar Free 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 Fruit Punch Sugar Free 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.
Before 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.
Digecaine Oral Gel Fruit Punch Sugar Free relieves excessive acidity in your stomach which prevents heartburn and indigestion. Usually, it is used along with other medicines for management of your condition.
Continue taking it for as long as the doctor may advise you to. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it. Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.
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
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Digecaine Oral Gel Fruit Punch Sugar Free is to be taken empty stomach.
Digecaine Oral Gel Fruit Punch Sugar Free is a combination of four medicines: Oxetacaine, Aluminium Hydroxide, Magnesium and Simethicone. Oxetacaine is a local anesthetic which provides fast relief from pain due to ulcers or acidic injury in the stomach on account of its numbing effect. Aluminium Hydroxide and Magnesium are antacids which neutralize excess acid in stomach. Simethicone is an antifoaming medicine which disintegrates gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas.
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Digecaine Oral Gel Fruit Punch Sugar Free. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Digecaine Oral Gel Fruit Punch Sugar Free during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Digecaine Oral Gel Fruit Punch Sugar Free during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Digecaine Oral Gel Fruit Punch Sugar Free 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 Fruit Punch Sugar Free is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Digecaine Oral Gel Fruit Punch Sugar Free 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 Fruit Punch Sugar Free in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
If you miss a dose of Digecaine Oral Gel Fruit Punch Sugar Free, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
