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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Nov 10, 2024 | 7:16 PM IST
Macraft Sugar Free Mint Flavour Oral Suspension is a gastrointestinal medicine used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, heartburn, acidity, indigestion, and gastrointestinal distress. This is a combination medicine which works by decreasing the amount of acid in the stomach. You may experience common side effects like flatulence, diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting.
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Manufacturer/Marketer

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-26

About Macraft Sugar Free Mint Flavour Oral Suspension

Macraft Sugar Free Mint Flavour Oral Suspension belongs to the class of 'gastrointestinal agents,' primarily used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease, heartburn, and acidity. It helps relieve symptoms of indigestion and gastrointestinal distress. Indigestion is the inability to digest food, which is associated with pain and discomfort in the stomach.

Macraft Sugar Free Mint Flavour Oral Suspension contains Calcium carbonate, Sodium alginate, and Sodium bicarbonate. Calcium carbonate is an antacid that works by decreasing the amount of acid in the stomach. Sodium alginate forms a viscous gel by reacting with stomach acid. This gel floats on the surface of stomach contents and acts as a blockade to reduce reflux. Sodium bicarbonate is also an antacid and has an alkaline pH, which helps neutralise the acidic pH in the stomach.

Your doctor will advise the appropriate dose that suits your medical condition. Common side effects of Macraft Sugar Free Mint Flavour Oral Suspension include flatulence, diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. These side effects may not occur in every patient using this medication and differ individually. If the side effects persist longer or worsen, please seek a doctor's advice.

Before using Macraft Sugar Free Mint Flavour Oral Suspension , let your doctor know if you have liver, kidney, heart diseases, or any other medical history. Please inform your doctor beforehand if you have high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, oedema, hypercalcaemia (excess calcium levels in the blood), nephrocalcinosis (excess calcium deposition in the kidneys), and kidney stones. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use Macraft Sugar Free Mint Flavour Oral Suspension with proper consultation and caution. Avoid alcohol intake while using Macraft Sugar Free Mint Flavour Oral Suspension since it can increase acid production in the stomach.

Uses of Macraft Sugar Free Mint Flavour Oral Suspension

Treatment of Gastroesophageal reflux disease, heartburn, acidity, indigestion, and gastrointestinal distress

Medicinal Benefits

Macraft Sugar Free Mint Flavour Oral Suspension is a combination of Calcium carbonate, Sodium alginate, and Sodium bicarbonate. Calcium carbonate is an antacid that works by decreasing the amount of acid in the stomach. Sodium alginate forms a viscous gel by reacting with stomach acid. This gel floats on the surface of stomach contents and acts as a blockade to reduce the reflux. Sodium bicarbonate is also an antacid and has an alkaline pH, which helps neutralise the acidic pH in the stomach. Collectively, Macraft Sugar Free Mint Flavour Oral Suspension treats stomach disorders like reflux, acidity, heartburn, and indigestion.

Directions for Use

Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions and take it after meals with a measuring cup in the dose and duration suggested by the doctor.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Flavour

Mint

Side Effects of Macraft Sugar Free Mint Flavour Oral Suspension

  • Nausea
  • Flatulence
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea

Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to any of the components. Please inform your doctor beforehand if you have high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, oedema, hypercalcaemia (excess calcium levels in the blood), nephrocalcinosis (excess calcium deposition in the kidneys), and kidney stones. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or a nursing mother before starting Macraft Sugar Free Mint Flavour Oral Suspension . Avoid alcohol intake while using Macraft Sugar Free Mint Flavour Oral Suspension since it may increase acid production in the stomach. Smoking can irritate the stomach lining; hence please avoid it. 

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Macraft Sugar Free Mint Flavour Oral Suspension may interact with antibiotics (doxycycline, ciprofloxacin), pain killers (aspirin), blood pressure medicines (mecamylamine), anti-diabetics (chlorpropamide), anti-psychotics (lithium), and diuretics (furosemide, bumetanide, ethacrynic acid).

Drug-Food Interaction: Alcohol consumption makes the stomach produce more acid, which can further lead to heartburn. Therefore, avoid alcohol consumption.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Brief your doctor if you have a medical history of high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, oedema, hypercalcaemia, nephrocalcinosis, liver or kidney problems.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • DOXYCYCLINE
  • CIPROFLOXACIN
  • ASPIRIN
  • MECAMYLAMINE
  • CHLORPROPAMIDE
  • LITHIUM
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • BUMETANIDE
  • ETACRYNIC ACID

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Please take foods rich in probiotics such as yoghurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto, and cheese.

  • Eat fibre-rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas, and bananas to aid digestion.

  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages as it may increase acidity. 

  • Avoid eating too much, eating too fast, eating high-fat foods, or eating during stressful situations that can burden your stomach.

  • Eating small meals at regular intervals so that stomach does not have to work as hard or as long.

  • Smoking can irritate the stomach lining; hence please avoid it.

  • Sleep with your head elevated (at least 6 inches) above your feet and use pillows. This helps digestive juices to flow into the intestines rather than to the oesophagus.

Special Advise

Check with your doctor before taking Macraft Sugar Free Mint Flavour Oral Suspension if you are on a sodium-restricted diet.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Dyspepsia (indigestion): Indigestion is the inability to digest food. It is associated with pain and discomfort in the stomach.

Gastrointestinal Distress: It is associated with pain in the upper abdomen, below the ribcage but above the intestines. It is usually caused by gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and indigestion.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): It is a condition that occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into the food pipe (oesophagus). This backflow (acid reflux) irritates the food pipe and causes heartburn.

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Alcohol

Caution

It is recommended to avoid alcohol while you are being treated with Macraft Sugar Free Mint Flavour Oral Suspension . Alcohol consumption makes the stomach produce more acid, further leading to heartburn.

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Pregnancy

Caution

There is limited data on how the Macraft Sugar Free Mint Flavour Oral Suspension affects pregnancy. Please consult your doctor if you plan to become pregnant or are already pregnant before starting Macraft Sugar Free Mint Flavour Oral Suspension .

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown if Macraft Sugar Free Mint Flavour Oral Suspension is excreted into breast milk when used by a breastfeeding mother. Please consult your doctor before taking Macraft Sugar Free Mint Flavour Oral Suspension if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Not applicable

Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience discomfort while using Macraft Sugar Free Mint Flavour Oral Suspension until you feel better.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before recommending Macraft Sugar Free Mint Flavour Oral Suspension .

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Kidney

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before recommending Macraft Sugar Free Mint Flavour Oral Suspension .

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Children

Caution

Your doctor will decide the dose based on your child's age and body weight.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Atlanta Arcade, Marol Church Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400059, India.
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FAQs

Macraft Sugar Free Mint Flavour Oral Suspension is primarily used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease, heartburn, and acidity. It helps relieve symptoms of indigestion and gastrointestinal distress.
Macraft Sugar Free Mint Flavour Oral Suspension consists of Calcium carbonate, Sodium alginate, and Sodium bicarbonate. Calcium carbonate and Sodium bicarbonate are antacids that reduce acid production in the stomach. Sodium alginate forms a viscous gel by reacting with stomach acid and preventing reflux. Collectively, Macraft Sugar Free Mint Flavour Oral Suspension treats acidity, heartburn, reflux, and indigestion.
Please let your doctor know if you have a history of allergic reactions to medicines, liver or kidney diseases, high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, oedema, hypercalcaemia (excess calcium levels in the blood), nephrocalcinosis (excess calcium deposition in the kidneys), and kidney stones before starting Macraft Sugar Free Mint Flavour Oral Suspension .
Please try to maintain at least a gap of two hours between antacids and other medicines. For more information, it is advised to consult your doctor.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and follow your usual dosage.
Macraft Sugar Free Mint Flavour Oral Suspension may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, flatulence (gas) and diarrhoea. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Take Macraft Sugar Free Mint Flavour Oral Suspension after meals or as advised by your doctor. Shake the bottle well before use and take the prescribed dose with a measuring cup.
Macraft Sugar Free Mint Flavour Oral Suspension is safe if used as per dose and duration advised by the doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions.
Macraft Sugar Free Mint Flavour Oral Suspension usually starts working rapidly, often within a few seconds of taking it. However, it may differ from person to person based on the severity of symptoms.
Sodium bicarbonate is an antacid that works by reducing acid production in the stomach. Thereby, it provides relief from acidity, indigestion and heartburn.

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