EPICOGEL
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Description


Composition

Each teaspoonful (5 ml) contains:
Dried aluminium hydroxide gel .......................... 405 mg
Magnesium hydroxide ......................................... 100 mg
Dimethicone ......................................................... 125 mg

Therapeutic Indications

Dyspepsia, flatulence, heartburn, gastritis and peptic ulcer.

Dosage and Administration

1-2 teaspoonful(s) 4 times daily after or between meals and at bedtime.

Warnings and Precautions

EPICOGEL should not be used concomitantly with oral tetracycline therapy.

Pharmacological Properties

EPICOGEL is a palatable suspension, that combines antacid, antiflatulent and demulcent properties.
Neutralization of the gastric hyperacidity and protection of gastric mucosa are achieved by aluminium hydroxide gel and magnesium hydroxide. Dimethicone exerts a powerful defoaming effect by altering the surface tension of gas bubbles. Owing to this physical phenomena, dimethicone has found a ready use in therapy, it breaks up immovable gas-laden cushions of foam lodged in the gastrointestinal tract and checks accumulation of gas and disorders associated with it. In addition, dimethicone facilitates the spreading of EPICOGEL Suspension on the gastric mucosa providing quick effective protecting coating of the mucous membrane. EPICOGEL Suspension due to its balanced components, assures potent antacid and antiflatulent properties and normal bowel habits.

Packaging

EPICOGEL Suspension: Bottles of 100 ml, 125 ml , 180 ml, 200 ml each.