Ulgel Tablet 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 Tablet 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.

Uses of Ulgel Tablet

Benefits of Ulgel Tablet

In Acidity

Ulgel Tablet 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.

In Stomach ulcers

Stomach ulcers are painful sores that develop in the inner lining of the stomach or gut (intestine). Ulgel Tablet 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 Tablet 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 Tablet 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.

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Side effects of Ulgel Tablet

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 Ulgel

Chalky taste
Diarrhea
Constipation

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 Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Ulgel Tablet works

Ulgel Tablet is a combination of two medicines:.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ulgel Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Ulgel Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Ulgel Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Ulgel Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Ulgel Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Ulgel Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Ulgel Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Ulgel Tablet, 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Ulgel Tablet

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₹1.1/tablet

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Quick tips

It is better to take it after food or as suggested by the doctor.
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.
Do not take Ulgel Tablet at least 2 hours before or after taking other medicines. It may interact with other medicines.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any signs of appendicitis such as lower abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, nausea, and vomiting.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Patient concerns

Suffering from indigestion, bloating , acidity ,pain in abdomen,uneasiness in left upper abdomen , gastric and pinching pain in left part of body

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

Take syrup Ulgel 10 ml three times a day for 2 weekSyrup astozyme 10 ml three times a day for 2 weekRabekind dsr once daily empty stomach for 3 week

gastick and digest problem and acidity

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

rabekind DSR once daily in empty stomach for 3 weeksyrup ULGEL 10ml twice daily before food for 2 weke

User feedback

Patients taking Ulgel Tablet

Once A Day

70%

Thrice A Day

13%

Twice A Day

13%

Alternate Day

What are you using Ulgel Tablet for?

Bloating

33%

Stomach ulcer*

33%

Others

22%

Acidity

11%

*Stomach ulcers

How much was the improvement?

Average

67%

Excellent

33%

What were the side-effects while using Ulgel Tablet?

No Side Effec*

100%

*No Side Effect

How do you take Ulgel Tablet?

With or witho*

50%

Empty stomach

25%

With food

25%

*With or without food

Please rate Ulgel Tablet on price

Average

56%

Expensive

44%

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References

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