Elcid-O Suspension belongs to a group of anti-ulcerants used to treat acidity, heartburn, gas and stomach ulcers. Elcid-O Suspension is a combination of two medicines: Sucralfate (anti-ulcer) and Oxetacaine (Local anaesthetic). Sucralfate works by forming a protective barrier or coat over the ulcer to pepsin and bile and inhibiting gastric acid diffusion. This protects the ulcer from the acid of the stomach, allowing it to heal. It exhibits a cytoprotective effect and forms a viscous, adhesive barrier on the intact intestinal mucosa and stomach surface. It also stimulates the synthesis and release of gastric mucosal prostaglandins and bicarbonate and the epidermal growth factor that stimulates healing and formation of new healthy skin. On the other hand, Oxetacaine exerts a numbing effect, thereby provides relief from pain due to ulcers or acidic injury in the stomach. It does not lose its activity even in strongly acidic conditions and provides prolonged anaesthetic action.

FAQs

How does Elcid-O Suspension work?

Elcid-O Suspension is a combination of two medicines: Sucralfate and Oxetacaine. Sucralfate is an antiulcers covers the damaged ulcer tissue in the stomach and protects it from acid or injury to facilitate healing. Oxetacaine is a local anesthetic that shows numbing effect provides fast relief from pain caused due to ulcers or acidic injury in the stomach.

What should if by chance if I forget a dose?

If you miss a dose of Elcid-O Suspension , take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it's almost time for the next dose, do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Can I take Elcid-O Suspension for longer durations?

Do not take Elcid-O Suspension for longer durations unless prescribed by the doctor. Talk to your doctor if you do not feel better even after taking Elcid-O Suspension for a few days.

Can I stop using Elcid-O Suspension on my own?

Do not stop taking Elcid-O Suspension without consulting your doctor. The stomach ulcer and duodenal ulcer tends to be recurrent disease. If you stop taking Elcid-O Suspension , it will not influence the frequency or severity of future ulceration.

What food stuffs should I avoid taking along with Elcid-O Suspension ?

Do not take aspirin and ibuprofen as a pain killer while taking Elcid-O Suspension unless your doctor says it to take. These pain killers increase the secretion of stomach acid and exaggerate gastrointestinal bleeding. Besides this, avoid acid-containing food/drinks, coffee, tea, carbonated drinks and vegetables like lemon, tomato etc.