Digecaine Oral Gel
Abbott

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Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

No information is available on the use of Digecaine Oral Gel during lactation. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

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

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

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


Oxetacaine / Oxethazaine   10mg

Uses of Oxetacaine / Oxethazaine
Oxetacaine / Oxethazaine is used for local anesthesia.

How to use Oxetacaine / Oxethazaine
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.Take it preferably 15 minutes before food.

How Digecaine Oral Gel works
Oxetacaine / Oxethazaine works by blocking pain signals from the peripheral nerves to brain which decreases the sensation of pain.

Side Effects:

Common Constipation, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Weakness, Drowsiness, Dryness in mouth, Headache, Hypersensitivity reaction, Loss of appetite, Nausea.

Expert advice for Oxetacaine / Oxethazaine

Avoid continuous use for long durations.
Swallow the whole tablet, do not crush or chew, as doing this may cause numbing of the mouth.
Tell your doctor if you have any kidney disorder, inflammation of a part of the intestine (appendicitis) or decreased levels of potassium in the blood.If you are elderly patient, you may prescribed lower doses and will be recommended medical supervision.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Do not take if allergic to oxetacaine or any of its ingredients.

Aluminium Hydroxide   600mg

Uses of Aluminium Hydroxide
Aluminium Hydroxide is used in the treatment of acidity, intestinal ulcers and stomach ulcers.

How to use Aluminium Hydroxide
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.Take it preferably 15 minutes before food.

How Digecaine Oral Gel works
Aluminium Hydroxide is an inorganic salt that neutralizes the excess acid in the stomach.

Side Effects:

Common Constipation.

Expert advice for Aluminium Hydroxide
The Aluminium Hydroxide should be used only for occasional relief from increased stomach acid. Do not take it for more than 2 weeks, unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor. Avoid Aluminium Hydroxide, if  you show signs of appendicitis or inflammed bowel (such as lower abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, nausea, vomiting). Please consult your doctor. Do not take the Aluminium Hydroxide at least 2 hours before or after taking other medicines. It may interact with other medicines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How does Aluminium Hydroxide work?
Aluminum hydroxide belongs to a class of medication call antacids. It acts by neutralizing the acids released in the stomach thus treating irritation of stomach lining

Q. Is Aluminium Hydroxide an alkali/ weak base/strong base/amphoteric?
Aluminium Hydroxide is a strong base and is amphoteric

Q. Is Aluminium Hydroxide safe?
Aluminium Hydroxide is safe when taken for an indication and at a dose strictly instructed by your doctor

Q. Is Aluminium Hydroxide known to cause Alzheimer's?
Aluminium Hydroxide was thought to be associated with neurological symptoms. Studies clearly show that aluminum hydroxide does not cause neurological symptoms and thus does not cause Alzheimer's.

Magnesium   300mg

Uses of Magnesium
Dietary supplement and hypomagnesaemia.

How to use Magnesium
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.Take it preferably 15 minutes before food.

How Digecaine Oral Gel works
Magnesium provides essential nutrients.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Acute toxicity, Watery diarrhoea, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Gastrointestinal discomfort, Decreased blood pressure, Rash, Stomach upset, Vomiting.

Simethicone   25mg

Uses of Simethicone
Simethicone is used in the treatment of bloating and abdominal pain.

How to use Simethicone
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.Take it preferably 15 minutes before food.

How Digecaine Oral Gel works
Simethicone disintegrates the gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas.

Side Effects:

Common Coating on tongue.

Expert advice for Simethicone
It is better to take with food or at bedtime.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Simethicone antacid?
No. Simethicone is not an antacid. But it is used in preparations which are used as antacid

Q. Does it contain aspirin?
It does not contain aspirin

Q. Is Simethicone available over the counter?
Yes. Simethicone is sold over the counter without a prescription

Q. Is Simethicone gluten free?
Yes. Simethicone is gluten free. However, please refer to package insert of the prescribed brand before use

Q. Is Simethicone safe?
Yes. Simethicone is relatively safe

Q. Is it safe for babies?
Safe for infants and babies, if used as recommended. In case of any side-effects, consult your doctor

Q. Is it safe to take Simethicone daily?
It is advisable to take Simethicone only as per the instructions of the doctor

Q. Is Simethicone good for gas?
Yes. Simethicone is effective in the treatment of gas

Q. Does it have any side effects?
It does not have any known serious side-effects

Q. Can I take simethicone with ibuprofen, famotidine, lansoprazole, omeprazole, antibiotics, ranitidine, ciprofloxacin, Pepto-bismol, or Depakote?
Yes. Simethicone can be taken with ibuprofen, famotidine, lansoprazole, omeprazole, antibiotics, ranitidine, ciprofloxacin, Pepto-bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) or Depakote (divalproate sodium), if prescribed by your doctor

Q. Does Simethicone cause nausea or constipation?
Simethicone is not known to cause nausea or constipation. If you experience any such symptoms, please consult your doctor

Q. Is Simethicone effective against acid reflux?
Simethicone is effective in controlling acid reflux if combined with an antacid.

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