VARCID Suspension


Each 5 ml Contains:
Dried Aluminium hydroxide 200 mg
Magnesium hydroxide 200 mg
Activated Dimethylpolysiloxane 50 mg
170 ML Rs 68

VARCID


This composition contains all antacids, antacids works by restoring the acid-base balance and it also increases bicarbonate or prostaglandins concentration. The gastric diseases cause imbalance between aggressive such as acid, H. Pylori, pepsin and defensive factors.

Activated Dimethicone is antifoaming agent and is found as active ingredient in many formulations such as antacids and antiflatulent agents. It converts large bubbles into smaller ones and expels it out from the body gas.

Magnesium Hydroxide is an organic compound and is used as laxative and antacid. It as antacid provide relief from heartburn, upset stomach and sour stomach, as laxative it eases the movement of bowel and helps with constipation.

Dried Aluminium Hydroxide is also the inorganic salt present in the antacid. It exists in the basic form and thus neutralizes the excess of hydrochloric acid. also, it inhibits the action of gastric acid. They increase the level of prostaglandins and bicarbonate ions.

  • Heartburn
  • Indigestion
  • Constipation
  • Upset stomach
  • Sour stomach

Mechanism of Action-

Activated dimethicone reduces the surface tension of the gas bubbles and causes the conversion of small bubbles into larger bubbles and expel them out by belching.
The hydroxide ion of the magnesium hydroxide released in the stomach and reacts with hydrogen ion of the hydrochloride, neutralizes it thus forms magnesium chloride and water.
Aluminium hydroxide slowly gets solubilized in the stomach and reacts with the hcl and forms aluminium hydroxide and water.

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Hypermagnesemia
  • Angioedema
  • Rashes
  • Hives
  • Wheezing
  • Tightness
  • Contraindicated in haemorrhoids
  • Contraindicated in case of aluminium poisoning
  • Gabapentin
  • Atazanavir
  • Doxycycline
  • Minocycline
  • Ketoconazole