Obacan Oral Gel

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Obat Medicare Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Oxetacaine (10mg) + Aluminium Hydroxide (0.291gm) + Magnesium (98mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	GASTRO INTESTINAL
User Rating	4.7
User Reviews	750

FAQ

What if you forget to take Obacan Oral?

If you miss a dose of Obacan 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.

Obacan Oral Gel Reviews

Obacan 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.

Obacan Oral 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.

How Obacan Oral Gel Works

Obacan Oral 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.

How to Use Obacan Oral Gel

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

Benefits of Obacan Oral Gel

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

Uses of Obacan Oral Gel

Heartburn
Acidity
Stomach ulcers

Obacan Oral Gel Side Effects

Safety Tips

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

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

Kidney ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

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

Liver ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

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

Driving ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

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

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

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

Alcohol ^CAUTION

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

Quick Tips

Do not take Obacan Oral at least 2 hours before or after taking other medicines as it may interact with other medicines.
Obacan Oral is used for the treatment of acidity, heartburn and stomach ulcer.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve within 2 weeks of taking this medicine.
Incorporate the following lifestyle changes in order to prevent acidity:Make sure you eat regular meals and drink plenty of water.Avoid spicy and fatty fried food.Lose weight if you are obese.If you are a smoker, consider giving up.Don't drink too much alcohol.Do not go to bed immediately after taking a meal. Sit in a relaxed position for sometimes for better digestion.
Avoid drinking anything immediately after taking Obacan Oral to prevent Obacan Oral being washed away before its local anesthetic action on the site.