Digene Gel Mint Sugar Free

Composition of Digene Gel Mint Sugar Free

Digene Gel Mint Sugar Free contains Dried Aluminium Hydroxide Gel 0.291 g + Magnesium Hydroxide 0.098 g + Simethicone 0.025 g per 5 ml (mint flavour, sugar free). It belongs to the Aluminium-containing antacid + Magnesium-containing antacid + Antiflatulent (simethicone) class of medicines.

Uses of Digene Gel Mint Sugar Free

• Relief from acidity and heartburn
• acid indigestion
• gastro-oesophageal reflux symptoms
• gas and bloating

Key benefits

• Quick relief from acidity and heartburn
• Reduces sour belching and acid indigestion
• Relieves gas and bloating
• Sugar-free mint flavour
• Helps in reflux-related discomfort

How Digene Gel Mint Sugar Free works

Aluminium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide neutralize excess stomach acid and reduce irritation of the stomach and food pipe. Simethicone breaks up gas bubbles in the gut, easing bloating and flatulence.

How to take Digene Gel Mint Sugar Free

Oral gel/syrup: shake well before use. Typically taken after meals and at bedtime or as directed by a doctor. Use the measuring cup/spoon; can be taken with or without food (usually works best after meals).

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take the missed dose of Digene as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and carry on with the usual schedule. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.

If you take too much

Taking more Digene than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Digene Gel Mint Sugar Free

Most side effects of Digene are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Constipation
• diarrhoea
• nausea
• abdominal discomfort
• chalky taste

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Digene Gel Mint Sugar Free

Warnings and precautions

Do not exceed recommended dose or use for prolonged periods without medical advice. Use with caution in kidney disease (risk of magnesium/aluminium accumulation), dehydration, or low-phosphate states. Seek medical help if symptoms persist >2 weeks, or if you have severe abdominal pain, vomiting, black stools, or unexplained weight loss. Antacids can affect absorption of other medicines—separate by 2–4 hours.

Interactions with other medicines

Tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones (e.g., ciprofloxacin/levofloxacin), iron salts, levothyroxine, bisphosphonates (alendronate), digoxin, isoniazid—reduced absorption; separate dosing by 2–4 hours

How to store Digene Gel Mint Sugar Free

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place. Protect from direct sunlight. Keep the bottle tightly closed and out of reach of children.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

Abbott India Limited

Therapeutic class:

Antacid/Antiflatulent

Drug class:

Aluminium-containing antacid + Magnesium-containing antacid + Antiflatulent (simethicone)