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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Digecaine Syrup is an antacid medicine used in the treatment of acidity, heartburn, indigestion, gastritis (inflammation of the stomach), and stomach upset. This is a combination medicine which works by neutralising excess stomach acid and also decreases the surface tension of gas bubbles, thereby facilitating the expulsion of gas through flatus or belching. Common side effects include constipation, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, and tiredness.
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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Abbott India Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Digecaine Syrup

Digecaine Syrup belongs to a group of medicines called antacids used to treat acidity, heartburn, indigestion, gastritis (inflammation of the stomach), and stomach upset. The stomach is usually protected from acid by a mucous layer. In some cases, excess acid production erodes the mucous layer, which leads to complications like acidity and heartburn. 
 
Digecaine Syrup contains dried Aluminium hydroxide gel, Magnesium hydroxide, Simethicone, and Oxetacaine. Dried Aluminium hydroxide gel and Magnesium hydroxide work by neutralising excess stomach acid. Simethicone works by decreasing the surface tension of gas bubbles, thereby facilitating the expulsion of gas through flatus or belching (burping). Oxetacaine exerts a numbing effect, thereby providing relief from pain due to ulcers or acidic injury in the stomach.
 
Take Digecaine Syrup as prescribed by the doctor. You are advised to take Digecaine Syrup for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. In some cases, you may experience some common side effects, such as constipation, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, and tiredness. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
 
Inform your doctor if you have low phosphate levels, high magnesium levels, kidney or liver problems; or if you are taking antibiotics such as doxycycline, oxytetracycline, levofloxacin, or ciprofloxacin. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking this medicine. Digecaine Syrup is not recommended for children as safety has not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol, as it could lead to increased acidity. Digecaine Syrup may cause dizziness and drowsiness; do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.

Uses of Digecaine Syrup

Treatment of Acidity, heartburn, indigestion, gastritis (inflammation of the stomach), and stomach upset

Directions for Use

• Digecaine Syrup should be taken on an empty stomach, either 1 hour before a meal or 2 hours after a meal, or as advised by your doctor.• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.• Measure the prescribed dose using a measuring cup and administer it orally.• Shake well before each use.

Medicinal Benefits

Digecaine Syrup belongs to a group of medicines called antacids used to treat acidity, heartburn, indigestion, gastritis (inflammation of the stomach), and stomach upset. Digecaine Syrup is a combination of four drugs: Dried aluminium hydroxide gel (antacid), magnesium hydroxide (antacid), simethicone (anti-flatulent) and oxetacaine (local anaesthetic). Dried aluminium hydroxide gel and magnesium hydroxide work by neutralising excess stomach acid. Simethicone works by decreasing the surface tension of gas bubbles, thereby facilitating the expulsion of gas through flatus or belching (burping). Oxetacaine exerts a numbing effect, thereby providing relief from pain due to ulcers or acidic injury in the stomach. Thus, Digecaine Syrup helps provide relief from acidity-related issues.

How Digecaine Syrup Works

Digecaine Syrup contains dried Aluminium hydroxide gel, Magnesium hydroxide, Simethicone, and Oxetacaine. Dried Aluminium hydroxide gel and Magnesium hydroxide work by neutralising excess stomach acid. Simethicone works by decreasing the surface tension of gas bubbles, thereby facilitating the expulsion of gas through flatus or belching (burping). Oxetacaine exerts a numbing effect, thereby providing relief from pain due to ulcers or acidic injury in the stomach.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.
• Keep Digecaine Syrup out of reach and sight of children.
• Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

What if I have taken an overdose of Digecaine Syrup

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Digecaine Syrup as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Digecaine Syrup if you are allergic to any of its contents, debilitated (very weak); or if you have severe stomach pain or partially or entirely blocked bowel. Inform your doctor before taking Digecaine Syrup if you have low phosphate levels, high magnesium levels, kidney or liver problems; if you are on a low-phosphate diet or if you are taking antibiotics. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Digecaine Syrup is not recommended for children as safety has not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol with Digecaine Syrup as it could increase acidity. Digecaine Syrup may cause dizziness and drowsiness; do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Aluminium hydroxidePazopanib
Critical
Aluminium hydroxideEltrombopag
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Aluminium hydroxidePazopanib
Critical
How does the drug interact with Digecaine Syrup 170 ml:
Co-administration of pazopanib with Digecaine Syrup 170 ml can reduce the blood levels and effects of pazopanib.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Pazopanib and Digecaine Syrup 170 ml, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Aluminium hydroxideEltrombopag
Critical
How does the drug interact with Digecaine Syrup 170 ml:
Coadministration of Eltrombopag and aluminum hydroxide may interfere with the absorption of eltrombopag and reduce its effectiveness.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Eltrombopag with aluminum hydroxide is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Magnesium hydroxidePatiromer calcium
Severe
How does the drug interact with Digecaine Syrup 170 ml:
Taking Digecaine Syrup 170 ml and Patiromer calcium may reduce the effectiveness of patiromer calcium.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Digecaine Syrup 170 ml and Patiromer calcium together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, lightheadedness, shaking of hands and legs, muscle twitching, numbness or tingling, prolonged muscle spasms, slowed breathing, irregular heartbeat, confusion contact a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Magnesium hydroxideGefitinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Digecaine Syrup 170 ml:
Taking gefitinib with Digecaine Syrup 170 ml can reduce the effectiveness of gefitinib

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Dolutegravir and Gefitinib together can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. In case you experience any unusual side effects, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting a doctor.
Magnesium hydroxideDolutegravir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Digecaine Syrup 170 ml:
Taking dolutegravir with Digecaine Syrup 170 ml can reduce the effectiveness of dolutegravir.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Dolutegravir and Digecaine Syrup 170 ml together can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. In case you experience any unusual side effects, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting a doctor.
Magnesium hydroxideRaltegravir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Digecaine Syrup 170 ml:
Taking Digecaine Syrup 170 ml with Raltegravir may make the raltegravir less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Digecaine Syrup 170 ml with Raltegravir together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symtopms. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Aluminium hydroxidePotassium citrate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Digecaine Syrup 170 ml:
Taking Potassium citrate with Digecaine Syrup 170 ml can increase the levels of aluminum hydroxide, which may lead to side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Potassium citrate and Digecaine Syrup 170 ml may result in an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However if you experience any symptoms, consult the doctor. It is advised to separate doses of aluminum hydroxide and potassium citrate by 2 to 3 hours. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting the doctor.
Aluminium hydroxideColecalciferol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Digecaine Syrup 170 ml:
The combined use of aluminum hydroxide with colecalciferol may increase the risk of toxicity.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Colecalciferol with Digecaine Syrup 170 ml can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you're having any of these symptoms like bone pain, muscle weakness, anemia, seizures, or dementia, it's important to contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Aluminium hydroxideSodium citrate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Digecaine Syrup 170 ml:
Co-administration of Digecaine Syrup 170 ml and Sodium citrate may increase aluminum levels and risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Sodium citrate and Digecaine Syrup 170 ml, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience symptoms like severe stomach pain, constipation, loss of appetite, pain when you urinate, muscle weakness, tiredness nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
Aluminium hydroxideGefitinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Digecaine Syrup 170 ml:
Coadministration of Gefitinib and Digecaine Syrup 170 ml can reduce the levels of Gefitinib in the body. This can lead to reduced treatment outcomes.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Gefitinib and Digecaine Syrup 170 ml, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice that your symptoms are getting worse or not improving, make sure to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat smaller meals more often.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption. Alcohol intake leads to increased production of stomach acid, thereby increasing acidity and heartburn.
  • Maintain a healthy weight by regular exercising.
  • Avoid lying down after eating to prevent acid reflux.
  • Avoid tight-fitting clothes as it might increase the pressure on the abdomen leading to acid reflux.
  • Practise relaxation techniques and avoid stress by doing yoga or meditation.
  • Avoid foods such as high-fat, spicy chocolates, citrus fruits, pineapple, tomato, onion, garlic, tea and soda. 
  • Avoid sitting continuously, as it may trigger acidity. Take a break of 5 minutes every hour by doing brisk walking or stretching.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTACIDS
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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Digecaine Syrup . Alcohol intake leads to increased production of stomach acid, thereby increasing acidity and heartburn.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor before taking Digecaine Syrup if you are pregnant. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Consult your doctor before taking Digecaine Syrup ; your doctor will decide whether Digecaine Syrup can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Caution

Digecaine Syrup may cause dizziness and drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Consult your doctor before taking Digecaine Syrup if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Consult your doctor before taking Digecaine Syrup if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Caution

Digecaine Syrup is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness were not established.

Have a query?

FAQs

Digecaine Syrup belongs to a group of medicines called antacids used to treat acidity, heartburn, indigestion, gastritis (inflammation of the stomach), and stomach upset. The stomach is usually protected from acid by a mucous layer. In some cases, excess acid production erodes the mucous layer, which leads to complications like acidity and heartburn.

Digecaine Syrup works by neutralising excess stomach acid. It also provides relief from pain due to ulcers or acidic injury in the stomach by providing a numbing effect. Digecaine Syrup relieves gas by facilitating the expulsion of gas through flatus or belching (burping).

Do not take Digecaine Syrup for longer durations unless prescribed by the doctor. Talk to your doctor if you do not feel better even after taking Digecaine Syrup for 12-14 days.

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Digecaine Syrup . Drink lots of fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in your stools (tarry stools) or if you experience severe diarrhoea, consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.

To avoid acidity, avoid lying down immediately after eating. Raise the bed's head 10-20cm with a pillow so that the head and chest are above the waist. This keeps acid reflux at bay.

Do not stop taking Digecaine Syrup on your own. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Digecaine Syrup for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Digecaine Syrup .

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

16th Floor, Godrej BKC, Plot – C, “G” Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai – 400 051, India
Other Info - DIG0092

Flavour

Fruit Punch

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