Somgel Sugar Free Mint Flavour Oral Suspension 200 ml belongs to a group of antacids, antiulcerants used to treat acidity, heartburn, gas, and stomach ulcers. Somgel Sugar Free Mint Flavour Oral Suspension 200 ml is a combination of three drugs: Magaldrate (antacid), Simethicone (anti-flatulent), and Oxetacaine (Local anaesthetic). Magaldrate works by neutralising excess stomach acid. Simethicone is a mixture of silica gel and dimethicone. It is also known as activated dimethicone. Simethicone works by decreasing the surface tension of gas bubbles, thereby facilitating gas expulsion through flatus or belching (burping). It also prevents the accumulation and formation of gas in the digestive tract. Oxetacaine exerts a numbing effect, thereby providing relief from pain due to ulcers or acidic injury in the stomach.

FAQs

How does Somgel Sugar Free Mint Flavour Oral Suspension 200 ml work?

Somgel Sugar Free Mint Flavour Oral Suspension 200 ml is a combination of three drugs: Magaldrate, Simethicone, and Oxetacaine. Magaldrate works by neutralising excess stomach acid. Simethicone works by decreasing gas bubbles' surface tension, thereby facilitating gas expulsion through flatus or belching (burping). It also prevents accumulation and formation of gas in the digestive tract. Oxetacaine exerts a numbing effect, thereby provides relief from pain due to ulcers or acidic injury in the stomach.

Can I take Somgel Sugar Free Mint Flavour Oral Suspension 200 ml for longer durations?

Talk to your doctor if you do not feel better even after taking Somgel Sugar Free Mint Flavour Oral Suspension 200 ml for 14days. Do not take Somgel Sugar Free Mint Flavour Oral Suspension 200 ml for longer durations unless prescribed by the doctor.

Does Somgel Sugar Free Mint Flavour Oral Suspension 200 ml cause diarrhoea?

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Somgel Sugar Free Mint Flavour Oral Suspension 200 ml. Drink lots of fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or experience severe diarrhoea consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.

Can I lie down after having meals?

Avoid lying down immediately after meals to prevent acidity. Raise the head of the bed 10-20cm by putting a pillow so that the head and chest are above the waist. This prevents acid reflux.

Can I take antacids along with Somgel Sugar Free Mint Flavour Oral Suspension 200 ml?

Avoid taking aluminium and magnesium-containing antacids with Somgel Sugar Free Mint Flavour Oral Suspension 200 ml. Aluminium containing antacids and Somgel Sugar Free Mint Flavour Oral Suspension 200 ml could lead to constipation and intestinal obstruction, whereas magnesium-containing antacids might cause diarrhoea.