Lorcaine Syrup 200 ml belongs to a group of medicines called antacids used to treat acidity, heartburn, indigestion, gastritis (inflammation of the stomach), and stomach upset. The stomach is usually protected from the acid by a mucous layer. In some cases, due to excess acid production, the mucous layer gets eroded, which leads to complications like acidity and heartburn.

Lorcaine Syrup 200 ml is a combination of three drugs: Aluminium hydroxide, Magnesium hydroxide and Oxethazaine. Aluminium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide belong to a group of antacids, whereas oxethazaine is a local anaesthetic. Aluminium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide works by neutralising excess stomach acid. Oxethazaine exerts a numbing effect, thereby provides relief from pain due to ulcers or acidic injury in the stomach.

You are advised to take Lorcaine Syrup 200 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. You may experience certain common side-effects such as constipation, diarrhoea, dizziness and drowsiness in some cases. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Lorcaine Syrup 200 ml should not be given to children as safety has not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Lorcaine Syrup 200 ml as it could lead to increased acidity. Lorcaine Syrup 200 ml may cause dizziness and drowsiness, do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert. Inform your doctor regarding other prescription, non-prescription and herbal medicines you are taking to prevent any side-effects/interactions.

Lorcaine Syrup 200 ml belongs to a group of medicines called antacids used to treat acidity, heartburn, indigestion, gastritis (inflammation of the stomach), and stomach upset. Lorcaine Syrup 200 ml is a combination of three drugs: Aluminium hydroxide (antacid), magnesium hydroxide (antacid) and oxethazaine (local anaesthetic). Aluminium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide work by neutralising excess stomach acid. Oxethazaine exerts a numbing effect, thereby providing relief from pain due to ulcers or acidic injury in the stomach.

• Constipation
• Diarrhoea
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Stomach upset
• Nausea or vomiting

Do not take Lorcaine Syrup 200 ml if you are allergic to any of its contents, debilitated (very weak), if you have severe stomach pain, partially or fully blocked bowel. Inform your doctor if you have low phosphate levels, high magnesium levels, kidney or liver problems, a low-phosphate diet or if you are taking antibiotics such as doxycycline, oxytetracycline, levofloxacin, ciprofloxacin. Avoid taking foods and drinks containing citrates along with Lorcaine Syrup 200 ml as it might lead to increased serum levels of aluminium which can be harmful. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Lorcaine Syrup 200 ml should not be given to children as safety has not been established. 

Drug-Drug Interactions: Lorcaine Syrup 200 ml may interact with pain killers (aspirin), antibiotics (doxycycline, oxytetracycline, levofloxacin, ciprofloxacin), anti-asthma (albuterol, ipratropium), anti-diabetic (glipizide) and vitamins (ascorbic acid, ergocalciferol, cholecalciferol).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have constipation, inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal obstruction disorder or renal dysfunction.

• ASPIRIN
• DOXYCYCLINE
• OXYTETRACYCLINE
• LEVOFLOXACIN
• CIPROFLOXACIN
• ALBUTEROL
• IPRATROPIUM
• GLIPIZIDE
• ASCORBIC ACID
• ERGOCALCIFEROL
• CHOLECALCIFEROL

• Eat smaller meals more often.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption. Alcohol intake leads to increased production of stomach acid, thereby increasing acidity and heartburn.
• Maintain a healthy weight by regular exercising.
• Avoid lying down after eating to prevent acid reflux.
• Avoid tight-fitting clothes as it might increase the pressure on the abdomen leading to acid reflux.
• Practise relaxation techniques and avoid stress by doing yoga or meditation.
• Avoid foods such as high-fat food, spicy food, chocolates, citrus fruits, pineapple, tomato, onion, garlic, tea and soda. 
• Avoid sitting continuously as it may trigger acidity. Take a break of 5minutes every hour by doing brisk walking or stretching.

The stomach is usually protected from the acid by a mucous layer. In some cases, due to excess acid production, the mucous layer gets eroded, which leads to complications like acidity. Due to this, acid frequently flows back into the food pipe (oesophagus). This backflow (acid reflux) irritates the food pipe and causes heartburn. Symptoms include heartburn, a sour or bitter taste in the mouth, and difficulty swallowing. Indigestion is the feeling of fullness. It occurs due to slow gastric emptying. Symptoms include stomach pain, bloating, heartburn, nausea and vomiting.