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Visco Liquid 170 ml

Visco Liquid 170 ml

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About Visco Liquid

Visco Liquid belongs to a group of medicines called antacids used to treat acidity, heartburn, indigestion, gastritis (inflammation of the stomach), stomach upset, and bloating. 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 and heartburn. 
 
Visco Liquid contains Aluminium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, simethicone, and sodium alginate. Aluminium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide work by neutralising excess stomach acid. Simethicone works by decreasing the surface tension of gas bubbles, thereby facilitating the expulsion of gas through flatus or belching (burping). Sodium alginate forms a protective barrier, thereby preventing irritation due to acid. Together, Visco Liquid provides relief from acidity.
 
You are advised to take Visco Liquid for as long as your doctor has recommended it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience 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 the side effects persist or worsen.
 
Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid consuming alcohol, as it could lead to increased acidity. Inform your doctor regarding other medicines you are taking to prevent any side effects/interactions.

Uses of Visco Liquid

Treatment of Acidity, heartburn, indigestion, gastritis (inflammation of the stomach), stomach upset, bloating.

Medicinal Benefits

Visco Liquid is a combination of four drugs: Aluminium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, simethicone, and sodium alginate. Visco Liquid belongs to a group of medicines called antacids used to treat acidity, heartburn, indigestion, gastritis (inflammation of the stomach), stomach upset, and bloating. Aluminium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide work by neutralising excess stomach acid. 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. Sodium alginate forms a protective barrier, thereby preventing irritation due to acid. Together, Visco Liquid provides relief from acidity.

Directions for Use

Shake the bottle well before use. Take the recommended dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Visco Liquid

  • Constipation
  • Diarrhoea

Drug Warnings

Do not take Visco Liquid if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor if you have low phosphate levels, porphyria, kidney or liver problems, if you are on a low-phosphate diet, if you are weak or are undergoing dialysisConsult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medicines or herbal products before starting Visco Liquid .

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Visco Liquid may interact with pain killers (aspirin), antibiotics (ciprofloxacin), diuretic (furosemide), lipid-lowering agent (atorvastatin), vitamins (ascorbic acid, calcium, vitamin D), antacid (ranitidine).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have kidney disease or low phosphate levels.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ASPIRIN
  • CIPROFLOXACIN
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • ATORVASTATIN
  • ASCORBIC ACID
  • CALCIUM
  • VITAMIN D
  • RANITIDINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • 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.

Disease/Condition Glossary

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. 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.

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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid consumption of alcohol as it leads to increased production of stomach acid, thereby increasing acidity and heartburn.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant; your doctor will recommend Visco Liquid only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will decide whether Visco Liquid can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Caution

It is unknown if Visco Liquid alters your ability to drive. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Visco Liquid should not be used in patients with kidney patients/kidney failure. Consult your doctor if you have kidney problems or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Caution

Consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of Visco Liquid in children.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Mercantile Chamber, 3rd Floor, 12, J.N. Heredia Marg, Ballard Estate, Mumbai – 400 001, India.
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FAQs

Visco Liquid is used to treat acidity, heartburn, indigestion, gastritis (inflammation of the stomach), stomach upset, and bloating.
Visco Liquid contains Aluminium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, simethicone, and sodium alginate. Aluminium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide work by neutralising excess stomach acid. Simethicone works by decreasing the surface tension of gas bubbles, thereby facilitating the expulsion of gas through flatus or belching (burping). Sodium alginate forms a protective barrier, thereby preventing irritation from acid. Together, Visco Liquid provides relief from acidity.
Visco Liquid can be taken with antibiotic medicines if advised by the doctor. However, maintain a gap of two hours between both as Visco Liquid might make it harder for the body to absorb the medicines.
Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Visco Liquid . Drink lots of fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you have severe diarrhoea, consult your doctor.
Avoid lying down immediately after meals to prevent acidity. Raise the head of the bed 10-20cm by putting on a pillow so that the head and chest are above the waist. This prevents acid reflux.
Take Visco Liquid only for as long as advised by the doctor. Talk to your doctor if your condition does not improve despite taking Visco Liquid for 1-2weeks.

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