Woxacid Oral Gel
Woxacid Oral Gel is a combination medicine used in the treatment of acidity, stomach ulcers, and bloating. It neutralizes excessive acid in the stomach and helps in the easy passage of gas. Promote overall gut health, making daily activities more comfortable.
Woxacid Oral Gel
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Woxacid Oral Gel is a combination medicine used in the treatment of acidity, stomach ulcers, and bloating. It neutralizes excessive acid in the stomach and helps in the easy passage of gas. Promote overall gut health, making daily activities more comfortable.
Woxacid Oral Gel is a combination medicine used in the treatment of acidity, stomach ulcers, and bloating. It neutralizes excessive acid in the stomach and helps in the easy passage of gas. Promote overall gut health, making daily activities more comfortable.
Woxacid Oral Gel 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 doctor know about all other medications you are taking, as some may affect or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are a chalky taste, diarrhea, and constipation. Most of 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 to 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 any kidney or 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. Woxacid Oral Gel is to be taken with food.
05How It Works
Woxacid Oral Gel is a combination of two medicines, magaldrate and simethicone. Magaldrate is an inorganic salt that neutralizes the excess acid in the stomach. Simethicone is an antifoaming medicine that disintegrates gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take Woxacid Oral Gel?
A: If you miss a dose of Woxacid Oral Gel, 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
Woxacid Oral Gel 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.
08Side Effects
Chalky taste
Diarrhea
Constipation
09Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Woxacid Oral Gel. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Woxacid Oral Gel during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Woxacid Oral Gel during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:SAFE
Woxacid Oral Gel does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Woxacid Oral Gel in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Woxacid Oral Gel in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
Some healthy tips to prevent acidity from happening are to avoid taking hot tea, coffee, spicy food, and chocolate.
Avoid alcohol, smoking, and eating late at night or before bedtime.
Do not take Woxacid Oral Gel at least 2 hours before or after taking other medicines. It may interact with other medicines.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any signs of appendicitis, such as lower abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, nausea, and vomiting.
References
Sources and references
Magaldrate+Simethicone [Prescribing Information]. Mumbai, India: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd. [Accessed 01/02/2025] (online) Available from: View
