Medigas New Oral Drops

Medigas New Oral Drops is commonly given to treat stomach pain, bloating, and abdominal cramps, and pain associated with excessive acidity, gas, infections, and gastrointestinal tract diseases. It also controls symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. It relaxes the muscles of the gut and absorbs the extra gas. Give the prescribed dose of Medigas New Oral Drops to your child orally before a meal or as suggested by the doctor. Your child’s doctor may prescribe this medicine for a few days to many days. But, do not continue it for more than 2 weeks without consulting the doctor as excessive and long-term use may have adverse effects on your child. Additionally, do not abruptly stop the medicine by yourself as it may bring back the symptoms or worsen your child’s condition. Some of the common yet temporary side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, constipation, burping, vision problem, loss of appetite, and drowsiness. These usually subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, if these side effects persist or become bothersome for your child, do reach out to the doctor on a priority basis. You must let your child’s doctor know about all the medicines your child is being given. Also, inform the doctor of any previous history of allergy, intolerance to any food products, abdominal obstruction, liver impairment, kidney malfunction, or any birth defects, This information is very important for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.

• Treatment of Irritable bowel syndrome
• Treatment of Abdominal pain

Medigas New Oral Drops is a mixture of two active medicines Dicyclomine, an antispasmodic agent, and Simethicone, an antifoaming medicine. Dicyclomine works by relaxing the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thereby relieving abdominal cramps and pain. Whereas, Simethicone disintegrates gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Medigas New Oral Drops is to be taken with food.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Blurred vision
• Drowsiness
• Nervousness
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Burping
• Loss of appetite

AlcoholUNSAFE

Medigas New Oral Drops may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

PregnancySAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Medigas New Oral Drops is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Medigas New Oral Drops is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

DrivingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

KidneySAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Medigas New Oral Drops is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Medigas New Oral Drops is recommended. However, Medigas New Oral Drops should be used with caution in children with severe kidney disease. Discuss with your child’s doctor thoroughly before giving this medicine to your child.

LiverSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Medigas New Oral Drops is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Medigas New Oral Drops is recommended. However, Medigas New Oral Drops should be used with caution in children with severe liver disease. Discuss with your child’s doctor thoroughly before giving this medicine to your child.

Do not panic. Give your child the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost the time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Gastro intestinal