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Ducaine Suspension

Manufactured bySKN ORGANICS PVT LTD
ContainsDried Aluminium Hydroxide (150 mg/5 ml) + Magnesium Hydroxide (150 mg/5 ml) + Oxetacaine (5 mg/5 ml)
Description
Ducaine Suspension is a combination medicine which may be used to relieve pain and other symptoms such as heartburn, sour stomach, hyperacidity, upset stomach, stomach discomfort, etc. associated with stomach and duodenal ulcers etc.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Ducaine Suspension

  • Diarrhea
  • Chalky taste
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Chills
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Itching or skin rash

Uses of Ducaine Suspension

What is it prescribed for?

  • Dyspepsia
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Erosive Esophagitis
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The effect of this medicine can be observed immediately after administration.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, oxetacaine, or any other inactive ingredients present along with the formulation.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings

Kidney disease

This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

Driving or Operating machinery

This medicine may cause symptoms such as weakness, drowsiness, sleepiness, dizziness, etc. in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating heavy machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

Liver impairment

This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Other uses

Your doctor may prescribe this medicine for indications other than those stated above in certain specific circumstances, especially if other medicines are not effective. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor in such cases.

Missed Dose

Take/Administer the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Cabergoline

Bromocriptine

Ciprofloxacin

Levothyroxine

Raltegravir

Cefpodoxime

Liothyronine

Potassium Citrate

Disease interactions

Kidney impairment

This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from kidney function impairment due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function tests, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take/Administer this medicine exactly as instructed by the doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than prescribed. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of any severe adverse effects. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous

To be taken before food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Dried Aluminium Hydroxide and Magnesium hydroxide reduces the amount of stomach acid and acts as an antacid. Oxetacaine inhibits acid secretion in the stomach to reduce the pain and irritation associated with peptic ulcers and other diseases of the stomach and intestines.
Legal Status

Unknown

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Classification

Category

Miscellaneous GI agents, Antacids

Schedule

Schedule H

Aluminum hydroxide - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [cited 14 May 2019]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB06723

Magnesium hydroxide - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [cited 14 May 2019]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB09104

Oxetacaine - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [cited 14 May 2019]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB12532

Magnesium Hydroxide: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2018 [cited 2 August 2018]. Available from:

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a601073.html

Aluminum Hydroxide: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2018 [cited 2 August 2018]. Available from:

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a699048.html
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Information on this page was last updated on 31 Jul 2019

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