Acifix Suspension
Acifix Suspension is taken with food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
Acifix Suspension
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Acifix Suspension is a combination medicine used in the treatment of acidity, stomach ulcer, and bloating. It neutralizes excessive acid in the stomach and helps in easy passage of gas.
Acifix Suspension is taken with food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are diarrhea and constipation. These are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. To overcome constipation, you should add fiber-rich foods in your diet and stay hydrated.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
03Uses
Acidity
Stomach ulcers
Bloating
04How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Acifix Suspension is to be taken with food.
05How It Works
Acifix Suspension is a combination of four medicines: Aluminium Hydroxide, Magnesium, Simethicone and Alginic Acid. Aluminum hydroxide and magnesium neutralize the excess acid in stomach. Simethicone is an antifoaming medicine which disintegrates gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas. Alginic acid forms a thick foam in the stomach which acts as a barrier to reflux (acid going up to the food pipe).
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Acifix Suspension, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Benefits
In Acidity
Acifix Suspension relieves excessive acidity in your stomach which prevents heartburn and indigestion. Usually, it is used along with other medicines for management of your condition. Continue taking it for as long as the doctor may advise you to. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it. Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.
In Stomach ulcers
Stomach ulcers are painful sores that develop in the inner lining of the stomach or gut (intestine). Acifix Suspension reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes which prevents further damage to the ulcer as it heals naturally. You may be given other medicines along with this medicine depending on what caused the ulcer. You need to keep taking Acifix Suspension as prescribed by the doctor for it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear.
In Bloating
Bloating refers to excessive buildup of gas in our stomach due to abnormal muscle movement in our stomach and intestines. Acifix Suspension improves the movement of food in the stomach and helps prevent bloating.You should take it exactly as it is prescribed for it to be effective. Some simple lifestyle changes can help stop or reduce bloating. Eat healthy, avoid spicy or oily food, exercise daily for at least 30 minutes and do not overeat. show moreshow less
08Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Diarrhea
Constipation
09Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Acifix Suspension. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Acifix Suspension during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Acifix Suspension during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:SAFE
Acifix Suspension does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Acifix Suspension is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Acifix Suspension may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Acifix Suspension in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
Acifix Suspension is used to treat acidity, bloating, and stomach ulcers.
This medicine can make it harder for your body to absorb other medicines, especially certain antibiotics. Avoid taking any other medicine within 2 hours before or 2 hours after you take Acifix Suspension.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve within 2 weeks of taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any medicines which thin the blood (anticoagulants, e.g., warfarin).
Incorporate the following lifestyle changes in order to prevent acidity and bloating:Make sure you eat regular meals and drink plenty of waterAvoid spicy and fatty fried foodLose weight if you are obeseIf you are a smoker, consider giving upDon’t drink too much alcoholDo not go to bed immediately after taking a meal. Sit in a relaxed position for some time for better digestion.
Make sure you eat regular meals and drink plenty of water
Avoid spicy and fatty fried food
Lose weight if you are obese
If you are a smoker, consider giving up
Don’t drink too much alcohol
Do not go to bed immediately after taking a meal. Sit in a relaxed position for some time for better digestion.
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