• Alcid S Syrup is used in the treatment of ulcers in the stomach and intestine
• It contains the active ingredient sucralfate which promotes the healing of ulcers by forming a coating over them which acts as a physical barrier
• Alcid S Syrup is taken one hour before meals preferably at bedtime in the dose and duration advised by the doctor
• You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends
• If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen.
• The most common side effect of Alcid S Syrup are constipation and headache
• To prevent constipation, take plenty of fluids while on treatment with this medicine
• Dizziness and sleepiness may occasionally occur, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
• Before taking Alcid S Syrup inform the doctor if you are suffering from any liver or kidney disease
• Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine
• Do not take antacids within two hours of taking Alcid S Syrup.

Uses of Alcid S Syrup

• In Treatment of Intestinal ulcers Intestinal ulcers are painful sores that develop in the inner lining of the intestine
• Alcid S Syrup is used to treat intestinal ulcers
• Alcid S Syrup works by reducing the amount of acid your stomach makes, preventing further damage to the ulcer, and heals naturally
• Alcid S Syrup also reduces pain and bleeding associated with intestinal ulcers
• You may be given other medicines along with this medicine depending on what caused the ulcer
• You need to keep taking Alcid S Syrup as prescribed by the doctor for it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear
• In Treatment of Stomach ulcers Stomach ulcers are painful sores that develop in the inner lining of the stomach
• Alcid S Syrup is used to treat stomach ulcers
• Alcid S Syrup covers the damaged ulcer tissue in the stomach and protects it against stomach acid or further injury
• This helps ulcers heal more quickly
• $also gives relief from pain and discomfort in the stomach associated with stomach ulcers
• You need to keep taking the medicine as it is prescribed for it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Alcid S Syrup, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Frequestly asked Questions

Common and Known Side effects of Alcid S Syrup

• Constipation
• Headache