Apocid Advance Syrup
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Introduction To Apocid Advance Syrup
Apocid Advance Syrup is a combination medicine used in the treatment of acidity, stomach ulcer and heartburn. It helps in relieving the symptoms of acidity and ulcers such as stomach pain or irritation. It also neutralizes excessive acid in the stomach and helps in easy passage of gas.
Apocid Advance Syrup 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 diarrhea, constipation, 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. 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.
Uses of Apocid Advance Syrup
- Acidity
- Heartburn
- Stomach ulcers
Benefits of Apocid Advance Syrup
Acidity
Apocid Advance Syrup 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.
Heartburn
Heartburn is a burning feeling in your chest caused by stomach acids
travelling back up towards your throat and mouth (acid reflux). Apocid Advance Syrup
improves the movement of food in the stomach and helps prevent heartburn.
You should take it exactly as it is prescribed or as it says on the label for
it to be effective. Some simple lifestyle changes can help stop or reduce
heartburn. Think about what foods trigger heartburn and try to avoid them; eat
smaller, more frequent meals; try to lose weight if you are overweight and try
to find ways to relax. Do not eat within 3 to 4 hours of going to bed.
Stomach ulcers
Stomach ulcers are painful sores that develop in the inner lining of the
stomach or gut (intestine). Apocid Advance Syrup reduces the amount of acid your stomach
makes which prevents further damage to the ulcer as it heals naturally. You
may be given other medicines along with this medicine depending on what caused
the ulcer. You need to keep taking Apocid Advance Syrup as prescribed by the doctor for
it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear.
Side effects of Apocid Advance Syrup
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 Peptacaine
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Allergic reaction
How to use Apocid Advance Syrup
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. Apocid Advance Syrup is to be taken empty stomach.
How Apocid Advance Syrup works
Apocid Advance Syrup is a combination of four medicines: Aluminium hydroxide, milk of magnesia, simethicone and oxetacaine. Aluminium hydroxide is an inorganic salt that neutralises the excess acid in stomach. Milk of magnesia is a laxative that works by drawing water into the intestine through osmosis, making the stools soft and easier to pass. Simethicone is an antifoaming medicine which disintegrates gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas. Oxetacaine is a local anesthetic that provides faster relief from pain due to ulcers or acidic injury in the stomach.
Quick tips
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Apocid Advance Syrup is used to treat acidity, heartburn, and stomach ulcer.
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This medicine can make it harder for your body to absorb other medicines, especially certain antibiotics. Avoid taking any other medicine within 2 hours before or 2 hours after you take Apocid Advance Syrup.
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Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve within 2 weeks of taking this medicine.
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Inform your doctor if you are taking any medicines which thin the blood (anticoagulants, e.g., warfarin).
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Drinking anything immediately afterward should be avoided to prevent Apocid Advance Syrup from being washed away before its local anesthetic action on the site.
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Incorporate the following lifestyle changes in order to prevent acidity and bloating:
- 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.
Safety Advice
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Can I take Apocid Advance Syrup if I’m pregnant?
Information regarding the use of Apocid Advance Syrup during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
BreastfeedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Can I take Apocid Advance Syrup if I’m breastfeeding?
Information regarding the use of Apocid Advance Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Is drinking alcohol while taking Apocid Advance Syrup safe?
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Apocid Advance Syrup. Please consult your doctor.
DrivingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Can I drive after taking Apocid Advance Syrup?
It is not known whether Apocid Advance Syrup alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
KidneySAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Can I take Apocid Advance Syrup if I have/had kidney diseases?
Apocid Advance Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Apocid Advance Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Can I take Apocid Advance Syrup if I have/had liver diseases?
There is limited information available on the use of Apocid Advance Syrup in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
References
Written By:
Dr Advikka Ridhy
MBBS
RMO, Aster MIMS
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