| DIGEL
Antacid
Description:
Digel is a non-systemic antacid, which
is well-balanced combination of Magnesium and Aluminium hydroxides,
has an excellent acid-neutralizing capacity. It provides a relatively
fast and sustained action. Both the tablet and suspension provide
symptomatic relief of hyperacidity associated with heartburn,
dyspepsia and flatulence.
Composition:
Digel Tablet: Each tablet contains dried
Aluminium Hydroxide Gel BP 250 mg & Magnesium Hydroxide
BP 400 mg.
Digel Suspension: Each 5 ml contains Aluminium
Hydroxide compressed Gel (pharma grade) equivalent to Al2O3 175 mg & Magnesium Hydroxide
BP 225 mg.
Indications:
Gastric & duodenal ulcers, heartburn, gastritis,
dyspepsia and gastro-esophageal reflux diseases.
Dosage & Administration:
Tablet: 1-2 tablets four times daily, after or
between meals and at bedtime or as directed by the physician.
Suspension: 2 teaspoonful four times daily, after
or between meals and at bedtime or as directed by the physician.
Contraindications:
Antacid should not be used in patients with kidney
failure and severely debilitated.
Side-effects:
Gastro-intestinal side-effects are uncommon.
Occasionally diarrhoea or constipation may occur in overdose.
Precautions:
Renal diseases: Those with advanced renal failure
are at risk of aluminum accumulation and toxicity. Aluminum
hydroxide containing antacids should not be used when the creatinine
clearance is less than 10 ml/min.
Digel is not recommended during the first
trimester of pregnancy.
Drug Interaction:
Drugs containing Aluminium hydroxide should not
be taken concomitantly with any form of tetracycline as the
absorption of tetracycline may be affected. Aluminium hydroxide
may also reduce the absorption of digoxin.
Packing:
Digel Tablet: Box containing 20 x 10 Digel
tablets in blister pack.
Digel Suspension: Bottle containing 200
ml Digel suspension. |
