Distrin Plus Oral Gel Mango Sugar Free
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Saksham Pharmaceuticals India Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Magaldrate (540mg) + Simethicone (20mg) + Oxetacaine (10mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| User Rating | 4.2 |
| User Reviews | 704 |
FAQ
Can the use of Distrin Plus Oral Gel Mango Sugar Free cause constipation?
Yes, the use of Distrin Plus Oral Gel Mango Sugar Free can cause constipation. To prevent constipation, eat high-fiber foods like vegetables, fruits, and cereals. Drink plenty of water. Exercise regularly by engaging in activities like swimming, jogging or taking a short walk. Talk to your doctor about if persistent constipation occurs.
Will a higher than the recommended dose of Distrin Plus Oral Gel Mango Sugar Free 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 doses do 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 Distrin Plus Oral Gel Mango Sugar Free?
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.
Can the use of Distrin Plus Oral Gel Mango Sugar Free cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Distrin Plus Oral Gel Mango Sugar Free can cause diarrhea. In case of diarrhea, drink plenty of water or other fluids. Talk to your doctor if diarrhea persists and you notice any signs of dehydration, like less urination with dark colored and strong-smelling urine. Do not take any other medicine without consulting your doctor.
What if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. But, skip the missed dose if it is time for your next dose. Then follow your normal routine.
What if you forget to take Distrin Plus Oral Gel?
If you miss a dose of Distrin Plus Oral Gel Mango 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.
Distrin Plus Oral Gel Mango Sugar Free Reviews
Distrin Plus Oral Gel Mango Sugar Free is a prescription medicine that is 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.
Distrin Plus Oral Gel Mango 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 chalky taste, 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 to your diet and stay hydrated. This medicine may also cause dizziness, 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.
Distrin Plus Oral Gel Mango 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 chalky taste, 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 to your diet and stay hydrated. This medicine may also cause dizziness, 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.
How Distrin Plus Oral Gel Mango Sugar Free Works
Distrin Plus Oral Gel Mango Sugar Free is a combination of three medicines: Magaldrate, Simethicone and Oxetacaine, which relieves acidity, heartburn and stomach ulcers. Magaldrate is an inorganic salt that neutralises the excess acid in stomach. Simethicone is an antifoaming medicine which disintegrates gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas. Oxetacaine is a local anesthetic which provides faster relief from pain due to ulcers or acidic injury in the stomach.
How to Use Distrin Plus Oral Gel Mango Sugar Free
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Distrin Plus Oral Gel Mango Sugar Free is to be taken empty stomach.
Benefits of Distrin Plus Oral Gel Mango Sugar Free
- In Treatment of Acidity: Distrin Plus Oral Gel Mango 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.
- In Treatment of Stomach ulcers: Stomach ulcers are painful sores that develop in the inner lining of the stomach or gut (intestine). Distrin Plus Oral Gel Mango Sugar Free 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 Distrin Plus Oral Gel Mango Sugar Free as prescribed by the doctor for it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear.
- In Treatment of Heartburn: Heartburn is a burning feeling in your chest caused by stomach acids travelling back up towards your throat and mouth (acid reflux). Distrin Plus Oral Gel Mango Sugar Free improves the movement of food in the stomach and helps prevent heartburn.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 heartburn. Think about what foods trigger heartburn 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.
Uses of Distrin Plus Oral Gel Mango Sugar Free
- Treatment of Stomach ulcers
- Treatment of Acidity
- Treatment of Heartburn
Distrin Plus Oral Gel Mango Sugar Free Side Effects
Safety Tips
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Distrin Plus Oral Gel Mango Sugar Free during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Distrin Plus Oral Gel Mango Sugar Free.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Distrin Plus Oral Gel Mango Sugar Free in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Distrin Plus Oral Gel Mango Sugar Free alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Distrin Plus Oral Gel Mango Sugar Free during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Distrin Plus Oral Gel Mango Sugar Free in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Do not take antacid medicines half an hour before or after taking this medicine.
- Avoid taking hot tea, coffee, spicy food, and chocolate. Instead, have cold milk and cold coffee as these help neutralize the acid in the stomach.
- It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or perform any activity requiring mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- It may take 4-6 weeks or more for the ulcers to heal completely. Do not stop taking the medicine until your doctor tells you to.
- Avoid alcohol and smoking.
- Some healthy tips to prevent acidity from happening:Avoid taking hot tea, coffee, spicy food, and chocolate. Instead, have cold milk and cold coffee as these help neutralize the acid in the stomach.Avoid alcohol and smoking.Avoid eating late at night or before bedtime.
- Avoid eating late at night or before bedtime.
- It may cause constipation. Drink plenty of water and eat more high-fibre foods. Inform your doctor if it becomes severe or does not go away.
- It is better to take it after food or as suggested by the doctor.
- Avoid drinking anything immediately after taking this medicine as that can reduce its effectiveness.
- Talk to your doctor if you notice any signs of appendicitis such as lower abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, nausea, and vomiting.