Hexilak Silicon Gel

Composition of Hexilak Silicon Gel

Hexilak Silicon Gel contains Silicon. It belongs to the Vitamin and mineral supplement class of medicines.

Uses of Hexilak Silicon Gel

This medicine is used in the treatment of nutritional deficiency and dietary supplementation.

Key benefits

• Corrects a measured deficiency
• Supports normal body function

How Hexilak Silicon Gel works

Silicon supplies a vitamin, mineral or nutrient that your diet may not be providing in sufficient amount.

How to take Hexilak Silicon Gel

Clean and dry the affected area, then apply a thin layer and rub it in gently. Wash your hands before and after use, unless your hands are the area being treated. This is for use on the skin only — do not swallow it. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.

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

Apply it as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for the next application, skip the missed one — applying extra does not make up for it.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause vomiting and stomach pain, and with iron can be dangerous, especially in children. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Hexilak Silicon Gel

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

• Nausea
• Constipation
• Stomach upset
• Loose motions

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 Hexilak Silicon Gel

Warnings and precautions

A supplement is not a substitute for a balanced diet or for treating the cause of a symptom. Iron makes stools black and can cause constipation — this is expected, but tell your doctor if it troubles you. Keep iron-containing products well out of reach of children; an overdose in a small child is a medical emergency. Check the labels of everything you take so you do not double up on the same nutrient.

Do not take Hexilak Silicon if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack.

Interactions with other medicines

Iron, calcium, zinc and magnesium reduce the absorption of thyroid tablets and several antibiotics — separate them by a few hours. Tea and coffee taken with iron reduce how much is absorbed; vitamin C increases it.

How to store Hexilak Silicon Gel

Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight. Close the cap tightly after each use. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Hexilak Silicon Gel

Take it with food unless the pack says otherwise. Have deficiencies confirmed and rechecked by blood test rather than supplementing indefinitely.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

MENARINI

Therapeutic class:

Nutritional supplement

Drug class:

Vitamin and mineral supplement