Actant Oral Gel

Aluminium Hydroxide (250mg)+ Dimethicone (50mg)+ Milk Of Magnesia (250mg)

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Actant Oral Gel is a prescription medicine. It is helpful in treating acidity, heartburn and stomach ulcers. It relieves the symptoms such as stomach pain or irritation. It also helps in neutralizing and releasing excess gas from the stomach.

Written By Dr. Radhika Dua, MDS, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Shilpa Garcha, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS,
Last updated on 11 Nov 2024 | 01:07 AM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Aluminium Hydroxide (250mg)+ Dimethicone (50mg)+ Milk Of Magnesia (250mg)

Marketer

Santiago Lifesciences Pvt Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Actant Oral Gel is a combination of three medicines. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. It should be taken by mouth before meals, preferably at bedtime. In case you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Always complete the prescribed course of treatment. Do not take more than the recommended doses of this medicine as high dose may have harmful effects on the body.

This medicine is generally well tolerated by patients. However, it may cause constipation and diarrhea. Proper hydration helps to overcome these side effects. Always consult your doctor before taking the medicine if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or if you are suffering from any severe stomach, liver or kidney disease, or any other known disease. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience severe diarrhea and constipation.

Uses of Actant Oral Gel

Benefits of Actant Oral Gel

Acidity
Actant Oral Gel 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). Actant Oral Gel 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). Actant Oral Gel 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 Actant Oral Gel as prescribed by the doctor for it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear.

Side effects of Actant Oral Gel

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 Actant

Diarrhea
Constipation

How to use Actant Oral Gel

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Actant Oral Gel is to be taken with food.

How Actant Oral Gel works

Actant Oral Gel is a combination of three medicines:.

Quick tips

It is better to take it after food or as suggested by the doctor.
Some healthy tips to prevent acidity from happening:
- Avoid taking hot tea, coffee, spicy food, and chocolate. Instead, have cold milk and cold coffee as these help neutralize the acid in the stomach.
- Avoid alcohol and smoking.
- Avoid eating late at night or before bedtime.
Do not take Actant Oral Gel at least 2 hours before or after taking other medicines as it may interact with other medications.
It may cause constipation. Drink plenty of water and eat more high-fiber foods. Inform your doctor if it becomes severe or does not go away.
It may take 4-6 weeks or more for the ulcers to heal completely. Do not stop taking the medicine without talking to your doctor first.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Actant Oral Gel. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Actant Oral Gel during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Actant Oral Gel during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

SAFE

Actant Oral Gel does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Actant Oral Gel is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Actant Oral Gel may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Actant Oral Gel in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Can the use of Actant Oral Gel cause constipation?

Yes, Actant Oral Gel can cause constipation. To prevent constipation, eat high-fiber foods like vegetables, fruits and cereals. Drink plenty of water. Engage in physical activities like swimming, jogging or taking a short walk. Talk to your doctor about taking some medicines to treat constipation if it persists for a long time.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Actant Oral Gel?

Keep this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

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Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

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References

Mayo Clinic. Drugs and Supplements: Simethicone. [Accessed 01 Feb. 2019] (online) Available from:

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Marketer details

Name: Santiago Lifesciences Pvt Ltd
Address: satkaar bavan near ghanta ghar Jabalpur-482001, , Jabalpur , Madhya Pradesh , India

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India

Actant Oral Gel

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Actant Oral Gel

Benefits of Actant Oral Gel

Side effects of Actant Oral Gel

How to use Actant Oral Gel

How Actant Oral Gel works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

Can the use of Actant Oral Gel cause constipation?

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Actant Oral Gel?

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Related lab tests

Helicobacter Pylori IgA

Helicobacter Pylori IgG

Helicobacter Pylori IgM

References

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Disclaimer

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