Protance Gel, Substitutes & Alternatives
Find medicines with the same composition as Protance Gel (Dimethicone (50mg/5ml) + Magnesium Hydroxide (250mg/5ml) + Sorbitol (1.25mg/5ml) + Dried Aluminium Hydroxide (250mg/5ml)). Compare alternatives at different price points.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Balaji Krishnan, MBBS · Updated September 2026
Delivery across India. Free above ₹999; ₹49 from ₹499, ₹99 below. Chennai express delivery is chargeable.
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Known Substitutes
The following medicines may be used as alternatives to Protance Gel (same or similar composition):
- Royal-Cid Gel Suspension Sugar Free
- Armocid Oral Suspension
- Eezacid Gel Mint Sugar Free
- Evycid-MPS Suspension Mint
- Gelumon MPS Liquid Mint Sugar Free
Important: Never switch medicines without consulting your doctor or pharmacist. Even medicines with the same composition may have different inactive ingredients that affect how they work for you.
Understanding the Composition
Protance Gel contains Dimethicone (50mg/5ml) + Magnesium Hydroxide (250mg/5ml) + Sorbitol (1.25mg/5ml) + Dried Aluminium Hydroxide (250mg/5ml). Substitute medicines with the same active ingredient work by the same mechanism and treat the same conditions.
Price differences between brands are common and do not indicate a difference in quality or effectiveness. All medicines sold in India must meet the standards set by CDSCO (Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation).
Protance Gel: At a Glance
- Composition
- Dimethicone (50mg/5ml) + Magnesium Hydroxide (250mg/5ml) + Sorbitol (1.25mg/5ml) + Dried Aluminium Hydroxide (250mg/5ml)
- Price
- ₹97
- Prescription
- Not required (OTC)
- Manufacturer
- HIGLANCE
- Known substitutes
- 5
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