Polycain Oral Gel
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Product introduction
Polycain Oral Gel is a combination medicine used in the treatment of acidity, heartburn and stomach ulcers. It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps relieve acid-related indigestion and heartburn. It also speeds up the healing of ulcers in the stomach and intestine.
Polycain Oral Gel is taken with or 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.
Common side effects of this medicine include chalky taste, diarrhea, and constipation. These are usually mild and disappear after a short time. Consult your doctor if they persist. To overcome constipation, you should add fiber-rich foods in your diet and stay hydrated.
Before taking the medicine always consult your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or if you are suffering from any severe stomach, liver, kidney disease, or any known disease. Lifestyle modifications like having cold milk and avoiding hot tea, coffee, spicy food, or chocolate can help you to get better results.
Polycain Oral Gel is taken with or 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.
Common side effects of this medicine include chalky taste, diarrhea, and constipation. These are usually mild and disappear after a short time. Consult your doctor if they persist. To overcome constipation, you should add fiber-rich foods in your diet and stay hydrated.
Before taking the medicine always consult your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or if you are suffering from any severe stomach, liver, kidney disease, or any known disease. Lifestyle modifications like having cold milk and avoiding hot tea, coffee, spicy food, or chocolate can help you to get better results.
Uses of Polycain Oral Gel
Benefits of Polycain Oral Gel
In Acidity
Polycain Oral Gel 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.
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 Heartburn
Heartburn is a burning feeling in your chest caused by stomach acids travelling back up towards your throat and mouth (acid reflux). Polycain Oral Gel 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.
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.
In Stomach ulcers
Stomach ulcers are painful sores that develop in the inner lining of the stomach or gut (intestine). Polycain Oral Gel 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 Polycain Oral Gel as prescribed by the doctor for it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear.
Side effects of Polycain Oral Gel
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Polycain
- Chalky taste
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
How to use Polycain Oral Gel
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Polycain Oral Gel may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Polycain Oral Gel with valerian, kava kava and gotu kola.
Avoid Polycain Oral Gel with valerian, kava kava and gotu kola.
How Polycain Oral Gel works
Polycain Oral Gel is a combination of three medicines: Benzocaine, Magaldrate and Simethicone which relieve acidity, heartburn and stomach ulcers. Benzocaine is a local anesthetic which provides faster relief from pain due to ulcers or acidic injury in the stomach. Magaldrate is an inorganic salt that neutralises the excess acid in stomach. Simethicone is an antifoaming medicine which disintegrates gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Polycain Oral Gel.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Polycain Oral Gel during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Polycain Oral Gel during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Polycain Oral Gel alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Polycain Oral Gel in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Polycain Oral Gel in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Polycain Oral Gel is prescribed to give relief from acidity, heartburn, and stomach ulcers.
- Before taking it, inform your doctor if you show signs of appendicitis or inflamed bowel (such as lower abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, nausea, vomiting).
- Do not take Polycain Oral Gel 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 acidity 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 some time for better digestion.
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Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
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Acidity
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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- Hoogerwerf WA, Pasricha PJ. Pharmacotherapy of Gastric Acidity, Peptic Ulcers, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC (Editors). Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 967-981.
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