Relcer Gel suspens. 180.0 ml #1
Manufacturer: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, India
Composition: magnesium hydroxide 80.0 mg + simethicone 100.0 mg + aluminum hydroxide 365.0 mg + liquorice 400.0 mg
What is Relcer Gel and what is it used for?
Relcer Gel is a fixed-dose combination medication containing antacids, antiflatulent, and gastroprotective agents. It's used for symptomatic relief of conditions like peptic ulcer, GERD, gastritis, oesophagitis, and dyspeptic conditions associated with hyperacidity.
What are the active ingredients in Relcer Gel?
Aluminium Hydroxide Gel USP, Magnesium Hydroxide Paste USP, Simethicone USP, Deglycyrrhizinated Liquorice.
How do the active ingredients in Relcer Gel work?
Aluminium Hydroxide and Magnesium Hydroxide are antacids, Simethicone is an antiflatulent, and Deglycyrrhizinated Liquorice provides gastroprotection.
What are the potential side effects of Relcer Gel?
Constipation, diarrhea, hypermagnesemia, mineralocorticoid effects.
Are there any drug interactions with Relcer Gel?
Interacts with numerous medications by altering gastric pH, emptying, and forming complexes that aren't absorbed.
Are there any specific precautions for using Relcer Gel?
Not recommended for individuals with renal impairment, geriatric patients with renal impairment or Alzheimer's disease, pregnant and lactating women, children, patients with porphyria.
How is Relcer Gel administered and what is the recommended dosage?
One to two teaspoonfuls (5-10 ml) after each meal and at bedtime. Not suitable for use in children or patients with renal impairment.
Is there any information available regarding overdosage of Relcer Gel?
No cases of overdosage have been reported.
How should Relcer Gel be stored?
Protect from light. Do not freeze. Store below 25°C. Keep out of reach of children.