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About Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free

Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free belongs to a group of medicines called antacids & anti-ulcerants used to treat acidity, bloating, indigestion, heartburn, and gas. 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. Bloating occurs when the abdomen is filled with gas or air.

Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free is a combination of two drugs: Magaldrate (antacid) and Simethicone (anti-flatulent). Magaldrate works by neutralising excess stomach acid. Simethicone works by decreasing the surface tension of gas bubbles, thereby facilitating the expulsion of gas through flatus or belching (burping). It also prevents the accumulation and formation of gas in the digestive tract.

Take Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free with or without food. You are advised to take Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free for as long as your doctor has suggested it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as constipation, diarrhoea, and intestinal pain. 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.

Avoid taking aluminium and magnesium-containing antacids with Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free. Aluminium-containing antacids along with Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free could lead to constipation and intestinal obstruction, whereas magnesium-containing antacids might cause diarrhoea. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free should not be given to children as safety has not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free as it could lead to increased acidity.

Uses of Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free

Acidity, bloating, indigestion, heartburn, and gas.

Medicinal Benefits

Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free belongs to a group of medicines called antacids, anti ulcerants used to treat acidity, bloating, indigestion, heartburn, and gas. Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free is a combination of two drugs: Magaldrate (antacid) and Simethicone (anti-flatulent). 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 facilitates the expulsion of gas through flatus or belching (burping). It also prevents accumulation and formation of gas in the digestive tract.

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew, or crush the tablet/capsule.Syrup/Suspension/Drops/Gel: Take the suggested dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack; shake the pack well before each use.Chewable tablet: Chew the tablet completely and swallow. Do not swallow it as a whole.

Storage

Keep Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free out of reach and sight of children.

Side Effects of Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free

  • Constipation
  • Diarrhoea
  • Intestinal pain

Drug Warnings

Do not take Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor before taking Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free if you have a history of appendicitis, blockage of the bowel, rectal bleeding, kidney problems; if you are on a low-magnesium diet, or if you have undergone recent bowel surgery. Avoid taking aluminium and magnesium-containing antacids with Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free. Aluminium-containing antacids along with Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free could lead to constipation and intestinal obstruction, whereas magnesium-containing antacids might cause diarrhoea. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free should not be given to children as safety has not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free as it could lead to increased acidity. 

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free may have interaction with anti-hypertensive (Ramipril), hormone (levothyroxine), anti-convulsant (phenytoin), and antacids (aluminium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption. Alcohol intake leads to increased production of stomach acid, thereby increasing acidity and heartburn.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have renal dysfunction.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • RAMIPRIL
  • LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM
  • PHENYTOIN
  • MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
  • ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • 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 backflow.
  • Avoid tight-fitting clothes.
  • Maintain a healthy weight by regular exercising.
  • 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 5 minutes every hour by doing brisk walking or stretching.

Disease/Condition Glossary

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. Bloating occurs when the abdomen is filled with gas or air. Flatulence occurs when gas collects inside the digestive system.

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About Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free

Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free belongs to a group of medicines called antacids & anti-ulcerants used to treat acidity, bloating, indigestion, heartburn, and gas. 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. Bloating occurs when the abdomen is filled with gas or air.

Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free is a combination of two drugs: Magaldrate (antacid) and Simethicone (anti-flatulent). Magaldrate works by neutralising excess stomach acid. Simethicone works by decreasing the surface tension of gas bubbles, thereby facilitating the expulsion of gas through flatus or belching (burping). It also prevents the accumulation and formation of gas in the digestive tract.

Take Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free with or without food. You are advised to take Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free for as long as your doctor has suggested it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as constipation, diarrhoea, and intestinal pain. 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.

Avoid taking aluminium and magnesium-containing antacids with Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free. Aluminium-containing antacids along with Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free could lead to constipation and intestinal obstruction, whereas magnesium-containing antacids might cause diarrhoea. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free should not be given to children as safety has not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free as it could lead to increased acidity.

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Composition :

MAGALDRATE-480MG + SIMETHICONE-20MG

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Country of origin

India
Other Info - FE71061

FAQs

Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free is a combination of two drugs: Magaldrate (antacid) and Simethicone (anti-flatulent). Magaldrate works by neutralising excess stomach acid. Simethicone works by decreasing the surface tension of gas bubbles, thereby facilitates the expulsion of gas through flatus or belching (burping). It also prevents accumulation and formation of gas in the digestive tract.

Talk to your doctor if you do not feel better even after taking Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free for 14days. Do not take Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free for longer durations unless suggested by the doctor.

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free. Drink lots of fluids and eat food rich in fibre if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you experience excess diarrhoea consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.

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.

Avoid taking aluminium and magnesium-containing antacids with Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free. Aluminium containing antacids along with Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free could lead to constipation and intestinal obstruction, whereas magnesium-containing antacids might cause diarrhoea.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free. Alcohol intake leads to increased production of stomach acid, thereby increases acidity and heartburn.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Consult your doctor, and there is no substantial research yet on the use of Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free in pregnancy. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Consult your doctor before taking Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free; your doctor will decide whether Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Safe if suggested

Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free does not affect your ability to drive.

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Liver

Caution

Consult your doctor before taking Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.

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Kidney

Caution

Consult your doctor before taking Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.

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Children

Unsafe

Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free should not be given to children as the safety and effectiveness were not established.

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Last Updated

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Reference

  1. https://www.drugs.com/sfx/magaldrate-simethicone-side-effects.html
  2. https://www.npra.gov.my/images/reg-and-noti/PI/non-poison/Simethicone_Tablet_Capsule.pdf

Uses of Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free

Acidity, bloating, indigestion, heartburn, and gas.

Medicinal Benefits

Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free belongs to a group of medicines called antacids, anti ulcerants used to treat acidity, bloating, indigestion, heartburn, and gas. Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free is a combination of two drugs: Magaldrate (antacid) and Simethicone (anti-flatulent). 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 facilitates the expulsion of gas through flatus or belching (burping). It also prevents accumulation and formation of gas in the digestive tract.

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew, or crush the tablet/capsule.Syrup/Suspension/Drops/Gel: Take the suggested dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack; shake the pack well before each use.Chewable tablet: Chew the tablet completely and swallow. Do not swallow it as a whole.

Storage

Keep Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free out of reach and sight of children.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor before taking Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free if you have a history of appendicitis, blockage of the bowel, rectal bleeding, kidney problems; if you are on a low-magnesium diet, or if you have undergone recent bowel surgery. Avoid taking aluminium and magnesium-containing antacids with Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free. Aluminium-containing antacids along with Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free could lead to constipation and intestinal obstruction, whereas magnesium-containing antacids might cause diarrhoea. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free should not be given to children as safety has not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free as it could lead to increased acidity. 

Therapeutic Class

ANTACIDS, ANTIULCERANTS

Drug-Drug Interactions

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MagaldrateGefitinib
Severe
MagaldrateDolutegravir
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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MagaldrateGefitinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free:
Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free can make Gefitinib less effective by reducing its absorption and lowering its concentration in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Gefitinib with Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. it is recommended that you take gefitinib 6 hours before or 6 hours after Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free to help minimize the interaction. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
MagaldrateDolutegravir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free:
Taking dolutegravir with Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free can reduce the effectiveness of dolutegravir.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Dolutegravir and Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free together can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. It is advised to take dolutegravir either two hours before or six hours after taking a dose of Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • RAMIPRIL
  • LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM
  • PHENYTOIN
  • MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
  • ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • 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 backflow.
  • Avoid tight-fitting clothes.
  • Maintain a healthy weight by regular exercising.
  • 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 5 minutes every hour by doing brisk walking or stretching.

Habit Forming

No

Side Effects of Fercid Oral Suspension Sugar Free

  • Constipation
  • Diarrhoea
  • Intestinal pain

Disease/Condition Glossary

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. Bloating occurs when the abdomen is filled with gas or air. Flatulence occurs when gas collects inside the digestive system.

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