Acimar Ox Oral Gel - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is acimar ox oral gel used for?
Acimar Ox Oral Gel is a combination medicine used to treat acidity, heartburn, and gastric ulcers. It contains Oxetacaine, a local anesthetic that numbs the stomach lining, and Aluminium Hydroxide, an antacid that neutralizes excess stomach acid. This dual action provides rapid relief from pain and discomfort associated with hyperacidity and peptic ulcers.
- Generic Name: Oxetacaine + Aluminium Hydroxide
- Manufacturer: Medok Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ acimar ox oral gel Uses & Benefits
Symptomatic relief of hyperacidity, heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer
Off-label uses: Stress ulcer prophylaxis, Prevention of aspiration pneumonitis
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Oxetacaine + Aluminium Hydroxide |
| Brand Name | Acicaine Oral Gel |
| Manufacturer | Medok Life Sciences Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| Action Class | Antacid + Local Anesthetic |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (15-30ยฐC), protect from freezing |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Aluminium hydroxide neutralizes gastric acid; oxetacaine provides local anesthetic effect on gastric mucosa
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take acimar ox oral gel
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of acimar ox oral gel
โ Common Side Effects
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Hypophosphatemia
- Osteomalacia (long-term high doses)
- Aluminium toxicity (renal impairment)
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Metabolic alkalosis
- Hypomagnesemia
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Moderate | Altered anticoagulant effect due to aluminium hydroxide binding |
| Tetracyclines | Major | Reduced absorption of tetracycline antibiotics |
| Iron supplements | Moderate | Decreased iron absorption |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Tetracyclines
- Iron supplements
- Fluoroquinolones
- Digoxin
โก Moderate Interactions
- Sodium polystyrene sulfonate
- Mycophenolate mofetil
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Vitamin D analogues
- Corticosteroids
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Dairy products may reduce efficacy
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
May increase gastric irritation
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any component, severe renal impairment (aluminium accumulation)
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Serum phosphate, aluminium levels (long-term use), renal function
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Generally considered safe; minimal systemic absorption
๐ Overdose Management
Gastric lavage, supportive measures; monitor electrolytes
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose