Bloat Oral Gel


Product Info

Prescription required No
Marketer Philanto Healthcare
Active Ingredient Aluminium Hydroxide (250mg/5ml) + Simethicone (50mg/5ml) + Milk Of Magnesia (250mg/5ml)
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassGASTRO INTESTINAL
User Rating4.7
User Reviews360

FAQ

Question
What if you forget to take Bloat Oral?
If you miss a dose of Bloat Oral, 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.
Answer

Bloat Oral Gel Reviews

Bloat Oral 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.

Bloat Oral is taken with 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 and constipation. 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.

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.

How Bloat Oral Gel Works

Bloat Oral is a combination of three medicines:.

How to Use Bloat Oral Gel

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Bloat Oral is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Bloat Oral Gel

  • In Heartburn: Heartburn is a burning feeling in your chest caused by stomach acids travelling back up towards your throat and mouth (acid reflux). Bloat Oral 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.
  • In Stomach ulcers: Stomach ulcers are painful sores that develop in the inner lining of the stomach or gut (intestine). Bloat Oral 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 Bloat Oral as prescribed by the doctor for it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear.
  • In Acidity: Bloat Oral 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.

Uses of Bloat Oral Gel

  • Acidity
  • Heartburn
  • Stomach ulcers

Bloat Oral Gel Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Kidney  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Bloat Oral is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Bloat Oral may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Bloat Oral. Please consult your doctor.
Driving  SAFE
Bloat Oral does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Bloat Oral during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Bloat Oral during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Liver  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Bloat Oral in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

  • Avoid eating late at night or before bedtime.
  • Avoid alcohol and smoking.
  • 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.
  • Do not take Bloat Oral at least 2 hours before or after taking other medicines as it may interact with other medications.
  • It may take 4-6 weeks or more for the ulcers to heal completely. Do not stop taking the medicine without talking to your doctor first. 
  • 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.
  • It is better to take it after food or as suggested by the doctor.
  • It may cause constipation. Drink plenty of water and eat more high-fiber foods. Inform your doctor if it becomes severe or does not go away.

References

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