Medgon-O 10mg/10mg/400mg/25mg

Indication

Medgon-O (Dicyclomine HCl 10 mg + Oxetacaine 10 mg + Magaldrate 400 mg + Simethicone 25 mg) is a combination antispasmodic, local anaesthetic, antacid, and antiflatulent. It is used to relieve symptoms of peptic ulcer, gastritis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), hyperacidity, and associated abdominal spasms and pain.

Ingredients

• Dicyclomine Hydrochloride
• Oxetacaine
• Magaldrate
• Simethicone

Direction

Adults: 1–2 tablets or 10–20 mL suspension three to four times daily, 30 minutes before meals and at bedtime, or as directed by a physician. Chew tablets before swallowing (if chewable form); shake suspension well before use.

Side effects

• Dry mouth
• blurred vision
• urinary retention (anticholinergic effects)
• Constipation
• Drowsiness
• dizziness
• Nausea
• Tachycardia

Precautions

• Do not use if allergic to any component.
• Contraindicated in glaucoma
• myasthenia gravis
• paralytic ileus
• or urinary retention.
• Dicyclomine may cause drowsiness
• avoid driving or operating machinery.
• Antacid component may impair absorption of other drugs (e.g.
• tetracyclines
• fluoroquinolones
• iron)
• allow 2
• hour separation.
• Use with caution in patients with renal impairment.
• Avoid in infants due to risk of dicyclomine
• related respiratory distress.
• Keep out of reach of children.