Diovol-LA Forte SF Mint Flavour Suspension belongs to a group of medicines called antacids used to treat acidity, heartburn, indigestion, gastritis (inflammation of the stomach), and stomach upset. The stomach is usually protected from the acid by a mucous layer. In some cases, due to excess acid production, the mucous layer gets eroded, which leads to complications like acidity and heartburn.

Diovol-LA Forte SF Mint Flavour Suspension contains Dried Aluminium hydroxide, Magnesium hydroxide, Activated dimethicone, and Sorbitol. Dried Aluminium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide works by neutralising excess stomach acid. Activated dimethicone works by decreasing the surface tension of gas bubbles, thereby facilitating gas expulsion through flatus or belching (burping). It also prevents the accumulation and formation of gas in the digestive tract. Sorbitol is a laxative with a diuretic (urine producing) and cathartic (that stimulates defecation) properties.

You are advised to take Diovol-LA Forte SF Mint Flavour Suspension for as long as your doctor has recommended it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as constipation, loss of appetite, weakness and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Inform your doctor before taking Diovol-LA Forte SF Mint Flavour Suspension if you have low phosphate levels, high magnesium levels, kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking Diovol-LA Forte SF Mint Flavour Suspension if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Diovol-LA Forte SF Mint Flavour Suspension should be given to children only if the doctor has advised it. Avoid consuming alcohol as it could lead to increased acidity.

Diovol-LA Forte SF Mint Flavour Suspension belongs to a group of medicines called antacids used to treat acidity, heartburn, indigestion, gastritis (inflammation of the stomach), and stomach upset. Diovol-LA Forte SF Mint Flavour Suspension is a combination of Dried Aluminium hydroxide (antacid), magnesium hydroxide (antacid), activated dimethicone (antiflatulent), and sorbitol. Dried Aluminium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide work by neutralising excess stomach acid. Activated dimethicone works by decreasing the surface tension of gas bubbles, thereby facilitating gas expulsion through flatus or belching (burping). It also prevents the accumulation and formation of gas in the digestive tract. Sorbitol is a laxative with a diuretic (urine producing) and cathartic (that stimulates defecation) properties. It is a sugar alcohol found in fruits and plants and treats constipation.

• Constipation

• Loss of appetite
• Weakness
• Diarrhoea

Do not take Diovol-LA Forte SF Mint Flavour Suspension if you are allergic to any of its contents, debilitated (very weak); if you have severe stomach pain, partially or fully blocked bowel. Inform your doctor before taking Diovol-LA Forte SF Mint Flavour Suspension if you have low phosphate levels, high magnesium levels, kidney or liver problems; if you are on a low-phosphate diet. Consult your doctor before taking Diovol-LA Forte SF Mint Flavour Suspension if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Diovol-LA Forte SF Mint Flavour Suspension should be given to children only if the doctor has advised it. Avoid consuming alcohol as it could lead to increased acidity. 

Drug-Drug Interaction: Diovol-LA Forte SF Mint Flavour Suspension may have interaction with pain killers (aspirin), antibiotics (ciprofloxacin), anti-asthma (albuterol, ipratropium), anti-diabetic (glipizide), and vitamins (ascorbic acid, cholecalciferol).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid alcohol intake as it leads to increased stomach acid production, thereby increasing acidity and heartburn.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Diovol-LA Forte SF Mint Flavour Suspension may interact with conditions such as constipation, inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal obstruction disorder, and renal dysfunction.

• ASPIRIN
• CIPROFLOXACIN
• ALBUTEROL+IPRATROPIUM
• GLIPIZIDE
• ASCORBIC ACID
• CHOLECALCIFEROL

• Eat smaller meals more often.

• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption. Alcohol intake leads to increased production of stomach acid, thereby increases acidity and heartburn.
• Maintain a healthy weight by regular exercising.
• Avoid lying down after eating to prevent acid reflux.
• Avoid tight-fitting clothes as it might increase the pressure on the abdomen leading to acid reflux.
• Practise relaxation techniques and avoid stress by doing yoga or meditation.
• Avoid foods such as high-fat food, spicy food, chocolates, citrus fruits, pineapple, tomato, onion, garlic, tea and soda. 
• Avoid sitting continuously as it may trigger acidity. Take a break of 5minutes every hour by doing brisk walking or stretching.

Acidity: The stomach is usually protected from acid by a mucous layer. In some cases, due to excess acid production, the mucous layer gets eroded, which leads to complications like acidity. Due to this, acid frequently flows back into the food pipe (oesophagus). This backflow (acid reflux) irritates the food pipe and causes heartburn. Symptoms include heartburn, sour or bitter taste in the mouth, and difficulty swallowing.

Indigestion: It is the feeling of fullness. Indigestion occurs due to slow gastric emptying. Symptoms include stomach pain, bloating, heartburn, nausea and vomiting.