Talsil 500mg/50mg Tablet


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Juggat Pharma
Active Ingredient Hydrotalcite (500mg) + Simethicone (50mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassGASTRO INTESTINAL
User Rating4.3
User Reviews645

FAQ

Question
What if you forget to take Talsil Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Talsil 500mg/50mg, 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

Talsil 500mg/50mg Tablet Reviews

Talsil 500mg/50mg is a combination medicine used in the treatment of acidity and stomach ulcer. It neutralizes excessive acid in the stomach and relieves acidity or heartburn. It also helps in easy passage of gas.

Talsil 500mg/50mg 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.

The most common side effects are chalky taste, diarrhea, and constipation. 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.

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 Talsil 500mg/50mg Tablet Works

Talsil 500mg/50mg is a combination of two medicines:.

How to Use Talsil 500mg/50mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Talsil 500mg/50mg is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Talsil 500mg/50mg Tablet

  • In Stomach ulcers: Stomach ulcers are painful sores that develop in the inner lining of the stomach or gut (intestine). Talsil 500mg/50mg 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 Talsil 500mg/50mg as prescribed by the doctor for it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear.
  • In Acidity: Talsil 500mg/50mg 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 Talsil 500mg/50mg Tablet

  • Acidity
  • Stomach ulcers

Talsil 500mg/50mg Tablet Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Liver  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Talsil 500mg/50mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Talsil 500mg/50mg. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Talsil 500mg/50mg during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Talsil 500mg/50mg during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving  SAFE
Talsil 500mg/50mg does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney  CAUTION
Talsil 500mg/50mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Talsil 500mg/50mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

  • It is better to take it after food or as suggested by the doctor.
  • Avoid alcohol and smoking.
  • Avoid eating late at night or before bedtime.
  • Do not take Talsil 500mg/50mg at least 2 hours before or after taking other medicines. It may interact with other medicines.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Talk to your doctor if you notice any signs of appendicitis such as lower abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, nausea, and vomiting. 

References

  1. ScienceDirect. Hydrotalcite.
  2. Mayo Clinic. Simethicone.

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