Worgel-SO 500mg/10mg Oral Suspension
Worgel-SO 500mg/10mg Oral Suspension is a combination medicine used in the treatment of acidity, stomach ulcer, and heartburn. It helps in relieving the symptoms of acidity and ulcers such as stomach pain or irritation. It also neutralizes excessive acid in the stomach and helps in the easy passage of gas.
Worgel-SO 500mg/10mg Oral Suspension
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Worgel-SO 500mg/10mg Oral Suspension is a combination medicine used in the treatment of acidity, stomach ulcer, and heartburn. It helps in relieving the symptoms of acidity and ulcers such as stomach pain or irritation. It also neutralizes excessive acid in the stomach and helps in the easy passage of gas.
Worgel-SO 500mg/10mg Oral Suspension is a combination medicine used in the treatment of acidity, stomach ulcer, and heartburn. It helps in relieving the symptoms of acidity and ulcers such as stomach pain or irritation. It also neutralizes excessive acid in the stomach and helps in the easy passage of gas.
Worgel-SO 500mg/10mg Oral Suspension is taken without 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. Do not take it for more than the recommended duration as long-term administration may have harmful effects on the health.
The most common side effects are constipation, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, insomnia, and allergic reaction. These are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any side effects. To overcome constipation, you should add fiber-rich foods in your diet and stay hydrated. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness. Lifestyle modifications like having cold milk and avoiding hot tea, coffee, spicy food or chocolate can help you to get better results.
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 any liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
03Uses
Treatment of Acidity
Treatment of Heartburn
Treatment of Stomach ulcers
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. Worgel-SO 500mg/10mg Oral Suspension is to be taken empty stomach.
05How It Works
Worgel-SO 500mg/10mg Oral Suspension is a combination of two medicines: Sucralfate and Oxetacaine / Oxethazaine. Sucralfate is a medication to treat ulcers. It covers the damaged ulcer tissue in the stomach and protects it from acid or injury to facilitate healing. Oxetacaine / Oxethazaine is a local anesthetic whose numbing effect provides fast relief from pain caused due to ulcers or acidic injury in the stomach.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take Worgel-SO Oral Suspension?
A: If you miss a dose of Worgel-SO 500mg/10mg Oral 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 Treatment of Acidity
Acidity is a condition when your stomach produces more acid than is needed for the digestion of food. Worgel-SO 500mg/10mg Oral Suspension helps treat acidity. Worgel-SO 500mg/10mg Oral Suspension gives relief from burning sensation and stomach pain associated with acidity.
08Side Effects
Constipation
Nausea
Vomiting
Dizziness
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Allergic reaction
09Safety Information
Alcohol:CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Worgel-SO 500mg/10mg Oral Suspension. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Worgel-SO 500mg/10mg Oral Suspension during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Worgel-SO 500mg/10mg Oral Suspension is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving:UNSAFE
Worgel-SO 500mg/10mg Oral Suspension may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:CAUTION
Worgel-SO 500mg/10mg Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Worgel-SO 500mg/10mg Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Worgel-SO 500mg/10mg Oral Suspension in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
Worgel-SO 500mg/10mg Oral Suspension helps treat acidity, heartburn and stomach ulcers.
Take it on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
Avoid drinking anything immediately after taking this medicine as that can reduce its effectiveness.
Do not take antacid medicines half an hour before or after taking this medicine.
It may cause constipation. Drink plenty of water and eat more high-fibre foods. Inform your doctor if it becomes severe or doesn’t go away.
It may take 4-6 weeks or more for the ulcers to heal completely. Do not stop taking the medicine until your doctor tells you to.
References
Sources and references
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McQuaid KR. Drugs Used in the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Diseases. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ (Editors). Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 1067-1101.
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