Manufacturer: Morepen Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition : Hydrotalcite, Simethicone
Dab 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.
Dab Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Hydrotalcite and simethicone. Hydrotalcite is an inorganic salt that neutralises the excess acid in stomach. Simethicone is an antifoaming medicine which disintegrates gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas.
Hydrotalcite can cause a decrease in the absorption of Calcium phosphate dihydrate resulting in a reduced serum concentration and potentially a decrease in efficacy.Simethicone decreases the surface tension of gas bubbles in the gastrointestinal tract, facilitating their expulsion. 2 It has a short duration of action as it is generally given as needed, and a wide therapeutic index as it is not systemically absorbed.
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
Common side effects of Dab
Chalky taste
Diarrhea
Constipation
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Hydrotalcite + Simethicone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Drug Allergy
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Information regarding the use of Dab Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Dab Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Dab Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Hydrotalcite+Simethicone is used in the treatment of acidity and stomach ulcers.Hydrotalcite is an inorganic salt that neutralises the excess acid in stomach. Simethicone is an antifoaming medicine which disintegrates gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas.
If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Dab Tablet may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. Dab Tablet may interact with the following drugs and products:
Levothyroxine
Liothyronine
Technetium Tc-99m oxidronate
Do not chew, crush or break it. Dab Tablet is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Dab 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.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
It is better to take it after food or as suggested by the doctor.
Some healthy tips to prevent acidity from happening:
Avoid taking hot tea, coffee, spicy food, and chocolate. Instead, 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 Dab Tablet 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.
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. Dab Tablet is to be taken with food.
