Elcid O 20 mg/100 mg Suspension

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Embiotic Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Oxetacaine (20mg) + Simethicone (100mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	GASTRO INTESTINAL
User Rating	4.6
User Reviews	635

FAQ

What if you forget to take Elcid O Suspension?

If you miss a dose of Elcid O 20 mg/100 mg, 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.

Elcid O 20 mg/100 mg Suspension Reviews

Elcid O 20 mg/100 mg is a combination medicine used in the treatment of stomach ulcer and bloating. It helps in relieving the symptoms of ulcers such as heartburn, stomach pain or irritation. It also neutralizes excessive acid in the stomach and helps in easy passage of gas.

Elcid O 20 mg/100 mg 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, dizziness, and allergic reactions. These are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any side effects. 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 Elcid O 20 mg/100 mg Suspension Works

Elcid O 20 mg/100 mg is a combination of two medicines:.

How to Use Elcid O 20 mg/100 mg Suspension

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Elcid O 20 mg/100 mg is to be taken empty stomach.

Benefits of Elcid O 20 mg/100 mg Suspension

In Stomach ulcers: Stomach ulcers are painful sores that develop in the inner lining of the stomach or gut (intestine). Elcid O 20 mg/100 mg 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 Elcid O 20 mg/100 mg as prescribed by the doctor for it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear.
In Bloating: Bloating refers to excessive buildup of gas in our stomach due to abnormal muscle movement in our stomach and intestines. Elcid O 20 mg/100 mg improves the movement of food in the stomach and helps prevent bloating.You should take it exactly as it is prescribed for it to be effective. Some simple lifestyle changes can help stop or reduce bloating. Eat healthy, avoid spicy or oily food, exercise daily for at least 30 minutes and do not overeat.

Uses of Elcid O 20 mg/100 mg Suspension

Stomach ulcers
Bloating

Elcid O 20 mg/100 mg Suspension Side Effects

Safety Tips

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Elcid O 20 mg/100 mg during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Elcid O 20 mg/100 mg. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether Elcid O 20 mg/100 mg alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Liver ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Elcid O 20 mg/100 mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Elcid O 20 mg/100 mg in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Elcid O 20 mg/100 mg during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Elcid O 20 mg/100 mg is used for the treatment of stomach ulcer. It also helps give relief from bloating and heartburn.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve within 2 weeks of taking this medicine.
Avoid drinking anything immediately after taking Elcid O 20 mg/100 mg to prevent Elcid O 20 mg/100 mg being washed away before its local anesthetic action on the site.
Do not take Elcid O 20 mg/100 mg at least 2 hours before or after taking other medicines as it may interact with other medicines.
Incorporate the following lifestyle changes in order to prevent bloating and heartburn: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.