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Digecaine Oral Gel 170ml

by Abbott

₹132

Digecaine Oral Gel 170ml

Introduction to Digecaine Oral Gel 170ml

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.

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.

Safety Advice for Digecaine Oral Gel 170ml

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

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

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

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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.

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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.

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

How Digecaine Oral Gel 170ml works

Digecaine Oral Gel 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.

How To Use Digecaine Oral Gel 170ml

  • 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.

Benefits Of Digecaine Oral Gel 170ml

  • Digecaine Oral Gel relieves excessive acidity in your stomach which prevents heartburn and indigestion. Usually, it is used along with other medicines for management of your condition. <br>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.
  • Stomach ulcers are painful sores that develop in the inner lining of the stomach or gut (intestine). Digecaine Oral Gel reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes which prevents further damage to the ulcer as it heals naturally. You may be given other medicines along with this medicine depending on what caused the ulcer. You need to keep taking Digecaine Oral Gel as prescribed by the doctor for it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear.
  • Bloating refers to excessive buildup of gas in our stomach due to abnormal muscle movement in our stomach and intestines. Digecaine Oral Gel improves the movement of food in the stomach and helps prevent bloating.<br>You should take it exactly as it is prescribed or as it says on the label for it to be effective. Some simple lifestyle changes can help stop or reduce bloating. Think about what foods trigger bloating and try to avoid them eat smaller, more frequent meals try to lose weight if you are overweight and try to find ways to relax. Do not eat within 3 to 4 hours of going to bed.

Side Effects Of Digecaine Oral Gel 170ml

  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Allergic reaction

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FAQ's on Digecaine Oral Gel 170ml

Will a higher than the recommended dose of Digecaine 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.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Digecaine?

Keep 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.

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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Digecaine Oral Gel 170ml

by Abbott

₹132

Digecaine Oral Gel 170ml

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