Megagel 400mg/20mg Tablet

Short Description

Megagel 400mg/20mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of acidity, stomach ulcer, bloating.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Megagel 400mg/20mg Tablet 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 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 in your diet and stay hydrated.

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. Megagel 400mg/20mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side Effects

Chalky taste Diarrhea Constipation

Alcohol Warning

Avoid alcohol and smoking.

Breastfeeding Warning

Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Pregnancy Warning

Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Megagel 400mg/20mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines:

It is better to take it after food or as suggested by the doctor. Have cold milk and cold coffee as these help neutralize the acid in the stomach. Avoid alcohol and smoking. Avoid eating late at night or before bedtime. Do not take Megagel 400mg/20mg Tablet at least 2 hours before or after taking other medicines. It may interact with other medicines.