Tricaine MPS Gel belongs to a group of medicines called antacids used to treat acidity, heartburn, indigestion, gastritis (inflammation of the stomach), stomach ulcers, and bloating. The abdomen 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 and heartburn. Bloating occurs when the abdomen is filled with gas or air.
 
Tricaine MPS Gel contains Aluminium hydroxide, Magnesium hydroxide, Oxethazaine, and Simethicone. Aluminium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide work by neutralising excess stomach acid. Oxethazaine exerts a numbing effect, thereby providing relief from pain due to ulcers or acidic injury in the stomach. Simethicone works by decreasing the surface tension of gas bubbles, thereby facilitating the expulsion of gas through flatus or belching (burping). It also prevents the accumulation and formation of gas in the digestive tract. Together, Tricaine MPS Gel provides relief from acidity.
 
You are advised to take Tricaine MPS Gel for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as constipation 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.
 
Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Tricaine MPS Gel is not recommended for children as safety has not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Tricaine MPS Gel as it could lead to increased acidity. Talk to your doctor if your condition does not improve despite taking Tricaine MPS Gel for 2 weeks. Inform your doctor regarding other prescription, non-prescription and herbal medicines you are taking to prevent any side effects/interactions.

Tricaine MPS Gel is a combination of four drugs: Aluminium hydroxide (antacid), magnesium hydroxide (antacid), oxethazaine (local anaesthetic), and simethicone (anti-foaming agent). Tricaine MPS Gel belongs to a group of medicines called antacids used to treat acidity, heartburn, indigestion, gastritis (inflammation of the stomach), bloating, and stomach ulcers. Aluminium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide work by neutralising excess stomach acid. Oxethazaine exerts a numbing effect, thereby providing relief from pain due to ulcers or acidic injury in the stomach. Simethicone works by decreasing the surface tension of gas bubbles, thereby facilitating the expulsion of gas through flatus or belching (burping). It also prevents the accumulation and formation of gas in the digestive tract. Together, Tricaine MPS Gel provides relief from acidity.

• Constipation
• Diarrhoea

Do not take Tricaine MPS Gel if you are allergic to any of its components, if you are debilitated (very weak); if you have severe stomach pain, partially or fully blocked bowel. Inform your doctor if you have low phosphate levels, high magnesium levels, kidney or liver problems, if you are on a low-phosphate diet or if you are taking antibiotics such as doxycycline, oxytetracycline, levofloxacin, ciprofloxacin. Avoid taking foods and drinks containing citrates along with Tricaine MPS Gel as it might lead to increased serum levels of aluminium which can be harmful. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Tricaine MPS Gel should not be given to children as safety has not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Tricaine MPS Gel as it could lead to increased acidity.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Tricaine MPS Gel may have interaction with pain killers (aspirin), antibiotics (doxycycline, oxytetracycline, levofloxacin, ciprofloxacin), anti-asthma (albuterol, ipratropium), anti-diabetic (glipizide), and vitamins (ascorbic acid, ergocalciferol, cholecalciferol).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid taking citrates along with Tricaine MPS Gel as it might lead to increased serum levels of aluminium.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have constipation, inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal obstruction disorder, or renal dysfunction.

• ASPIRIN
• DOXYCYCLINE
• OXYTETRACYCLINE
• LEVOFLOXACIN
• CIPROFLOXACIN
• ALBUTEROL
• IPRATROPIUM
• GLIPIZIDE
• ASCORBIC ACID
• ERGOCALCIFEROL
• CHOLECALCIFEROL

• Eat smaller meals more often.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption. Alcohol intake leads to increased production of stomach acid, thereby increasing 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 5 minutes every hour by doing brisk walking or stretching.

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 is the feeling of fullness. It occurs due to slow gastric emptying. Symptoms include stomach pain, bloating, heartburn, nausea and vomiting. Bloating occurs when the abdomen is filled with gas or air. Flatulence occurs when gas collects inside the digestive system.