Polycain Oral Gel

Short Description

Polycain Oral Gel is a combination medicine used to treat acidity, heartburn, and stomach ulcers by reducing stomach acid and speeding up ulcer healing.

Dosage Form

Oral Gel

Introduction

Polycain Oral Gel is a combination of three medicines: Benzocaine, Magaldrate, and Simethicone. It is taken with or 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.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. It may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Chalky taste Diarrhea Constipation

Alcohol Warning

Do not drink too much alcohol.

Breastfeeding Warning

Before taking the medicine, always consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Pregnancy Warning

Before taking the medicine, always consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

Polycain Oral Gel is a combination of three medicines: Benzocaine, Magaldrate, and Simethicone. Benzocaine is a local anesthetic that provides faster relief from pain due to ulcers or acidic injury in the stomach. 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.

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