Ulgel Tablet
Product Info
| Prescription required | No |
| Marketer | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Magaldrate (400mg) + Simethicone (20mg) |
| Storage | Store below 25°C |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| User Rating | 4.7 |
| User Reviews | 676 |
FAQ
What if you forget to take Ulgel?
If you miss a dose of Ulgel, 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.
Ulgel Tablet Reviews
Ulgel is a combination medicine used in the treatment of acidity, stomach ulcer, bloating. It neutralizes excessive acid in the stomach and helps in easy passage of gas.
Ulgel 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. 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 kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
Ulgel 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. 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 kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
How Ulgel Tablet Works
Ulgel is a combination of two medicines:.
How to Use Ulgel 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. Ulgel is to be taken with food.
Benefits of Ulgel Tablet
- In Stomach ulcers: Stomach ulcers are painful sores that develop in the inner lining of the stomach or gut (intestine). Ulgel 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 Ulgel 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. Ulgel 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.
- In Acidity: Ulgel 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 Ulgel Tablet
- Bloating
- Acidity
- Stomach ulcers
Ulgel Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ulgel is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Ulgel during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Ulgel in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ulgel.
Driving
SAFE
Ulgel does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Ulgel in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Avoid alcohol and smoking.
- Do not take Ulgel 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.
- Avoid eating late at night or before bedtime.
- 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.
- Talk to your doctor if you notice any signs of appendicitis such as lower abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, nausea, and vomiting.