PRODUCT DETAILS

About Gavisid-O Oral Suspension

SUCRALFATE+OXETACAINE belongs to a group of medicine called 'ulcer protectants' primarily used to treat peptic ulcers or gastrointestinal ulcers. It also treats hyperacidity, heartburn, indigestion, and gastritis (inflammation of the stomach). The stomach is usually protected from the acid by a mucous layer. In some cases, due to excess acid production, the mucous layer gets eroded, which leads to complications like acidity and heartburn. A peptic ulcer is a sore on the stomach's lining or the first part of the small intestine (duodenum). Ulcer or sores of the stomach region are called gastric ulcers, while the duodenum ulcer is known as a duodenal ulcer.

SUCRALFATE+OXETACAINE is a combination of two medicines: Sucralfate and Oxetacaine. Sucralfate is a gastrointestinal protectant that works by forming a protective barrier or coat over the ulcer so that digestive enzymes, acid and bile salts cannot further irritate the lining of the stomach duodenum. This protects the ulcer from the acid of the stomach, allowing it to heal. Besides this, Oxetacaine is a local anaesthetic that exerts a numbing effect, thereby provides relief from pain due to ulcers or acidic injury in the stomach.

Uses of Gavisid-O Oral Suspension

Acidity, Heartburn, Stomach ulcer, Duodenal ulcer

Medicinal Benefits of Gavisid-O Oral Suspension

SUCRALFATE+OXETACAINE belongs to a group of anti-ulcerants used to treat acidity, heartburn, gas and stomach ulcers. SUCRALFATE+OXETACAINE is a combination of two medicines: Sucralfate (anti-ulcer) and Oxetacaine (Local anaesthetic). Sucralfate works by forming a protective barrier or coat over the ulcer to pepsin and bile and inhibiting gastric acid diffusion. This protects the ulcer from the acid of the stomach, allowing it to heal. It exhibits a cytoprotective effect and forms a viscous, adhesive barrier on the intact intestinal mucosa and stomach surface. It also stimulates the synthesis and release of gastric mucosal prostaglandins and bicarbonate and the epidermal growth factor that stimulates healing and formation of new healthy skin. On the other hand, Oxetacaine exerts a numbing effect, thereby provides relief from pain due to ulcers or acidic injury in the stomach. It does not lose its activity even in strongly acidic conditions and provides prolonged anaesthetic action.

Directions for Use

Oral suspension: If you are prescribed SUCRALFATE+OXETACAINE in oral suspension form, shake the bottle well before use and take SUCRALFATE+OXETACAINE one hour before a meal. Take SUCRALFATE+OXETACAINE in doses as prescribed by a doctor with the help of the measuring cup provided. Avoid drinking anything immediately after taking SUCRALFATE+OXETACAINE as that can reduce the effectiveness of this medicine.

Side Effects of Gavisid-O Oral Suspension

• Constipation
• Dizziness
• Sleepiness
• Dry Mouth
• Nausea

Similar Drugs

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

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).

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Drinking alcohol with SUCRALFATE+OXETACAINE may cause dehydration and elevate the level of stomach acid thereby decreasing SUCRALFATE+OXETACAINE efficacy.

 

DRIVING

SUCRALFATE+OXETACAINE decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

 

LIVER

SUCRALFATE+OXETACAINE to be taken with caution if you had or have a history of liver disease/conditions.