Alcid Tablet is used in the treatment of acidity, bloating and stomach ulcers. It helps by relieving the symptoms such as stomach pain or irritation. It also helps in neutralizing and releasing excess gas in the stomach.
Alcid Tablet is a combination of three medicines. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it by mouth before meals, preferably at bedtime. In case you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Always complete the prescribed course of treatment. Do not take more than the recommended doses of this medicine as high dose may have harmful effects on the body.
This medicine is generally well tolerated by patients. However, it may cause constipation and diarrhea. Proper hydration helps to overcome these side effects. Always consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Also inform your doctor if you are suffering from any severe stomach, liver, kidney disease, or any other known disease. Immediately consult your doctor if you experience severe diarrhea and constipation.
Acidity
Stomach ulcers
Bloating
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Alcid Tablet is to be taken with food.
Alcid Tablet is a combination of two antacids (Aluminium Hydroxide and Magnesium) and an antifoaming medicine (Simethicone). The antacids neutralise excess acid in stomach. The antifoaming medicine disintegrates gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas.
If you miss a dose of Alcid Tablet, 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.
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 Alcid Tablet.
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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In Acidity
Alcid Tablet 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). Alcid Tablet 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 Alcid Tablet 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. Alcid Tablet 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
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
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alcid Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Alcid Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Alcid Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving:SAFE
Alcid Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Alcid Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Alcid Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Alcid Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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