Femkool O Oral Suspension

Quick info

Femkool O Oral Suspension is used to treat acidity, stomach ulcers, and heartburn by neutralizing stomach acid and easing gas passage. Femkool O Oral Suspension is taken without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Do not take it for more than the recommended duration as long-term administration may have harmful effects on the health. The most common side effects are chalky taste, diarrhea, constipation, and allergic reaction. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. To overcome constipation, you should add fiber-rich foods to your diet and stay hydrated. This medicine may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your dizziness. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

How it works

Femkool O Oral Suspension is a combination of three medicines: Magaldrate, Simethicone, and Oxetacaine. Magaldrate neutralizes the excess acid in the stomach. Simethicone is an antifoaming medicine that disintegrates gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas. Oxetacaine is a local anesthetic that provides faster relief from pain due to ulcers or acidic injury in the stomach.

Direction of use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Femkool O Oral Suspension is to be taken on an empty stomach.

Tips

• It is better to take it after food or as suggested by the doctor.
• 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.
• Avoid drinking anything immediately after taking this medicine as that can reduce its effectiveness.
• Do not take antacid medicines half an hour before or after taking this medicine.
• It may cause constipation. Drink plenty of water and eat more high-fibre foods. Inform your doctor if it becomes severe or does not go away.
• It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or perform any activity requiring mental focus until you know how it affects you.
• Talk to your doctor if you notice any signs of appendicitis such as lower abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, nausea, and vomiting.
• It may take 4-6 weeks or more for the ulcers to heal completely. Do not stop taking the medicine until your doctor tells you to.