Manufacturer: SAF Fermion Ltd
Salt Composition : Sucralfate(1000mg), Oxetacaine(10mg)
Bottle of 200ml Oral Suspension
(Inclusive of all taxes)
Pepsigard-O Suspension Sugar Free 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.
Pepsigard-O Suspension Sugar Free 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.
A peak plasma concentration of oxetacaine of approximately 20 ng/ml is attained about one hour after oral administration. LEss than 1/3 of the administered dose is absorbed as it undergoes extensive metabolism. Metabolism: Oxetacaine is rapidly and extensively metabolized hepatically.
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 Pepsigard-O
Constipation
Nausea
Vomiting
Dizziness
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Allergic reaction
You should avoid taking OXETACAINE+SUCRALFATE if you are allergic to OXETACAINE+SUCRALFATE or other ingredients present in it. Inform your doctor before taking OXETACAINE+SUCRALFATE if you have a history of appendicitis, blockage of the bowel, rectal bleeding, kidney problems, low-magnesium diet, or if you have undergone recent bowel surgery. Caution is required before giving OXETACAINE+SUCRALFATE to elderly patients. Sucralfate in OXETACAINE+SUCRALFATE contains aluminium, which is normally removed by your kidney. Therefore, older adults and people who have kidney problems may be at greater risk for developing high aluminium levels while using this drug with other products that contain aluminium (e.g. antacids). Do not take OXETACAINE+SUCRALFATE if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor. The safety and effectiveness in children are not established, please consult your doctor before giving them OXETACAINE+SUCRALFATE. Avoid consuming alcohol along with OXETACAINE+SUCRALFATE as it could lead to increased acidity.
Information regarding the use of Pepsigard-O Suspension Sugar Free during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Pepsigard-O Suspension Sugar Free. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Pepsigard-O Suspension Sugar Free during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Sucralfate+Oxetacaine is used in the treatment of acidity, heartburn and stomach ulcers. Sucralfate + Oxetacaine is a combination of two medicines: Sucralfate and Oxetacaine / Oxethazaine. Sucralfate is a medication to treat ulcers.
Drug-Drug Interaction: SUCRALFATE+OXETACAINE interact with the antacid drug (aluminium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide), anti-HIV drug (dolutegravir), vitamin D analogs (doxercalciferol, paricalcitol), antibiotic (ciprofloxacin, gemifloxacin, levofloxacin), antidiabetic (acarbose, metformin, glipizide, glimepiride, glyburide), blood thinner (warfarin).
Drug-Food Interaction: Drinking alcohol and nicotine (tobacco) with SUCRALFATE+OXETACAINE may cause dehydration and elevate the level of stomach acid thereby decreasing SUCRALFATE+OXETACAINE efficacy.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Before taking SUCRALFATE+OXETACAINE it is better to inform your doctor if you have any kidney or liver disease as a dose of SUCRALFATE+OXETACAINE needs to be adjusted.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE
MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
DOLUTEGRAVIR
DOXERCALCIFEROL
PARICALCITOL
CIPROFLOXACIN
GEMIFLOXACIN
LEVOFLOXACIN
ACARBOSE
METFORMIN
GLIPIZIDE
GLIMEPIRIDE
GLYBURIDE
WARFARIN
Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Pepsigard-O Suspension Sugar Free is to be taken empty stomach.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Pepsigard-O Suspension Sugar Free, 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.
Pepsigard-O Suspension Sugar Free 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.
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. Pepsigard-O Suspension Sugar Free is to be taken empty stomach.
Q. Why is Pepsigard-O Suspension Sugar Free prescribed?
Pepsigard-O Suspension Sugar Free is prescribed for the treatment of acidity, heartburn and stomach ulcers.
Q. How should I take Pepsigard-O Suspension Sugar Free?
Take Pepsigard-O Suspension Sugar Free on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
Q. Can I drink water after taking Pepsigard-O Suspension Sugar Free?
Avoid drinking anything immediately after taking Pepsigard-O Suspension Sugar Free as that can reduce the effectiveness of this medicine.
Q. Can the use of Pepsigard-O Suspension Sugar Free cause constipation?
Yes, Pepsigard-O Suspension Sugar Free contains Sucralfate, which can cause constipation. To prevent constipation, eat high-fiber foods like vegetables, fruits and cereals. Drink plenty of water. Exercise regularly by engaging in activities like swimming, jogging or take a short walk. Talk to your doctor about treating constipation if it persists for a long time.
