Acicaine Oral Gel

Acicaine Oral Gel is a combination medicine used in the treatment of acidity, stomach ulcer and heartburn. 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. Acicaine 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. These are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any side effects. To overcome constipation, you should add fiber-rich foods in your diet and stay hydrated. Lifestyle modifications like having cold milk and avoiding hot tea, coffee, spicy food or chocolate can help you to get better results. 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 liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

• Acidity
• Heartburn
• Stomach ulcers

Acicaine Oral Gel is a combination of a local anesthetic (Oxetacaine) and two antacids (Aluminium Hydroxide and Magnesium). The anesthetic provides fast relief from pain due to ulcers or acidic injury in the stomach on account of its numbing effect. The antacids neutralize the excess acid in stomach, thereby relieving acidity and heartburn.

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

AlcoholCAUTION

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

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

DrivingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

KidneySAFE IF PRESCRIBED

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

LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

If you miss a dose of Acicaine Oral Gel, 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.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Gastro intestinal