ALCID MINT TABLET

ALCID MINT TABLET 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. 

ALCID MINT TABLET is a combination of four drugs: Aluminium hydroxide, Magnesium hydroxide, Magnesium silicate and Simethicone. Aluminium hydroxide,  magnesium hydroxide and magnesium silicate belong to a group of antacids. Aluminium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide and magnesium silicate work by neutralising excess stomach acid. Simethicone is anti-flatulent which works by decreasing the surface tension of gas bubbles, thereby facilitates the expulsion of gas through flatus or belching (burping).

Take ALCID MINT TABLET as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take ALCID MINT TABLET 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.

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to any of the contents. Do not take ALCID MINT TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor. ALCID MINT TABLET should not be given to children as safety have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with ALCID MINT TABLET as it could lead to increased acidity. ALCID MINT TABLET 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.

ALCID MINT TABLET belongs to a group of medicines called antacids used to treat acidity, heartburn, indigestion, gastritis (inflammation of the stomach), and stomach upset. ALCID MINT TABLET is a combination of three drugs: Aluminium hydroxide (antacid), Magnesium hydroxide (antacid), Magnesium silicate (antacid) and Simethicone (anti-flatulent). Aluminium hydroxide, Magnesium hydroxide and Magnesium silicate work by neutralising excess stomach acid. Simethicone works by lowering the surface tension of gas bubbles, thereby facilitates the expulsion of gas through flatus or belching (burping). It also prevents the accumulation and formation of gas in the digestive tract. 

• Constipation
• Diarrhoea
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness

Do not take ALCID MINT TABLET if you are allergic to any of its contents, debilitated (very weak); if you have severe stomach pain, partially or fully blocked bowel. Do not take ALCID MINT TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor. ALCID MINT TABLET should not be given to children as safety have not been established. Inform your doctor before taking ALCID MINT TABLET 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 with ALCID MINT TABLET as it might lead to increased serum levels of aluminium which can be harmful.  Avoid consuming alcohol along with ALCID MINT TABLET as it could lead to increased acidity. ALCID MINT TABLET may cause dizziness and drowsiness; do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.

Drug-Drug Interaction: ALCID MINT TABLET may have interaction with pain killers (aspirin), antibiotics (doxycycline, oxytetracycline, levofloxacin, azithromycin, ciprofloxacin), anti-asthma (albuterol, ipratropium), anti-diabetic (glipizide), and vitamins (ascorbic acid, ergocalciferol, cholecalciferol).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid taking citrates along with ALCID MINT TABLET as it might lead to increased serum levels of aluminium. Avoid alcohol intake as it leads to increased production of stomach acid, thereby increases acidity and heartburn.

Drug-Disease Interaction: ALCID MINT TABLET may interact with constipation, inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal obstruction disorder, and renal dysfunction.

• ASPIRIN
• DOXYCYCLINE
• OXYTETRACYCLINE
• LEVOFLOXACIN
• AZITHROMYCIN
• 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 increases 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.

Do not take any other medication within 1 to 2 hours of taking ALCID MINT TABLET.

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, 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.