What is Vegacid?
Vegacid is an aluminum-containing antacid.
Vegacid is used to treat heartburn, indigestion, or stomach upset.
Vegacid may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Vegacid indications
For symptomatic relief of anxiety and tension associated with psychoneurosis
Useful in the management of pruritus due to allergic conditions such as chronic urticaria and atopic and contact dermatoses, and in histamine-mediated pruritus.
As a sedative when used as premedication and following general anesthesia,
How should I use Vegacid?
Use Vegacid suspension as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Vegacid suspension may be taken with or without food.
- Shake well before using.
- If you miss a dose of Vegacid suspension and you are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Vegacid suspension.
Uses of Vegacid in details
Vegacid, given alone or in combination with antiflatulent (Vegacid) drugs to treat indigestion (dyspepsia), heartburn, gas, and other digestive problems.
Vegacid dosage
Vegacid Dosage
Applies to the following strengths: 540 mg/5 mL
Usual Adult Dose for:
- Dyspepsia
Additional dosage information:
- Renal Dose Adjustments
- Liver Dose Adjustments
- Precautions
- Dialysis
Usual Adult Dose for Dyspepsia
Dose: 1 to 2 teaspoons after meals and at bedtime
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
Vegacid should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment to avoid hypermagnesemia and toxicity.
Dialysis
Data not available
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
Medical Disclaimer
More about Vegacid
- Vegacid Side Effects
- During Pregnancy
- Drug Interactions
- Drug class: antacids
Related treatment guides
- Indigestion
Vegacid interactions
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What other drugs will affect Vegacid?
acetaminophen
• alendronate
• allopurinol
• ammonium chloride
• amphetamine
• antibiotics
• aspirin and aspirin-like medicines
• captopril
• cellulose sodium phosphate
• delavirdine
• etidronate
• ezetimibe
• gabapentin
• glipizide or glyburide
• heart medicines, such as digoxin or digitoxin
• indomethacin
• iron salts or iron supplements
• isoniazid
• itraconazole
• ketoconazole
• medicines for mental problems, such as anxiety and psychotic disturbances
• medicines for movement abnormalities as in Parkinson’s disease, or for gastrointestinal problems
• medicines for stomach ulcers and stomach problems
• methenamine
• misoprostol
• mycophenolate
• naproxen
• other magnesium-containing antacids, laxatives or supplements
• pancrelipase
• penicillamine
• phenytoin
• pseudoephedrine
• quinidine
• risedronate
• rosuvastatin
• sodium fluoride
• sodium polystyrene sulfonate
• sotalol
• sucralfate
• tacrolimus
• thyroid hormones (example: levothyroxine)
• tiludronate
• valproic acid
Vegacid side effects
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What are the possible side effects of Vegacid?
Applies to Vegacid: suspension
Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Constipation; diarrhea; intestinal pain.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur while taking Vegacid (the active ingredient contained in Vegacid)
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black, tarry stools; loss of appetite; muscle weakness; nausea; slow reflexes; vomiting; vomit that looks like coffee grounds.
Vegacid contraindications
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What is the most important information I should know about Vegacid?
Do NOT use Vegacid Suspension if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Vegacid Suspension
you have a history of kidney problems
you are taking citrate salts (found in some calcium supplements, antacids, and laxatives)
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Active ingredient matches for Vegacid:
| Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
| Vegacid 170 ml Suspension | $ 0.02 |
| VEGACID SUSPENSION 1 bottle / 170 ML suspension each (Vega Laboratories Pvt Ltd) | $ 0.75 |
| Vegacid Suspension (Vega Laboratories Pvt Ltd) | $ 0.75 |
List of Vegacid substitutes (brand and generic names): | |
| Siticon (Thailand) | |
| Siticon 80 mg x 500's (Pharmasant) | |
| Siticon 40 mg/0.6 mL x 15 mL (Pharmasant) | |
| Sober | |
| Sober I70 ml Syrup (Hosta Labs) | $ 0.02 |
| Softhicon 125 | |
| Spagel | |
| Spagel 170 ml Syrup (Spa Biological Labs) | $ 0.02 |
| SPAM | |
| SPAM DROPS 1 packet / 15 ML drop each (Sanjivani Parenteral Ltd) | $ 0.33 |
| Spam NA Drop (Sanjivani Parenteral Ltd) | $ 0.33 |
| Spasbloc Natural | |
| Spasbloc Natural 15 ml Drop (Infalife (Invision Medi Sciences)) | $ 0.02 |
| Spasburg | |
| Spasburg 15 ml Drop (Ginsburg Drugs Formulation Pvt. Ltd.) | $ 0.02 |
| Stomagel Plus | |
| Stomagel Plus 175 ml Syrup (Drakt International) | $ 0.01 |
| Stomagel Plus 500+380+40 Tablet (Drakt International) | $ 0.01 |
| STOMAGEL PLUS 500MG/40MG SUSPENSION 1 bottle / 400 ML suspension each (Drakt International) | $ 1.55 |
| STOMAGEL PLUS 500MG/40MG SUSPENSION 1 bottle / 175 ML suspension each (Drakt International) | $ 1.00 |
| Stomagel Plus 500 mg/40 mg Suspension (Drakt International) | $ 1.00 |
| Stop Gel | |
| Stop Gel 170 ml Syrup (Serve Healthcare Pvt Ltd) | $ 0.02 |
| Svcid Gel | |
| Svcid Gel 150 ml Gel (Ecocare) | $ 0.01 |
| Taimac (Taiwan) | |
| Taimac 480 mg x 500's | |
| Taurpol DS | |
| Taurpol DS 15 ml Drop (Taurus Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.) | $ 0.02 |
| Tena Cid | |
| Tena Cid 170 ml Syrup (Technica Labs & Pharma Pvt Ltd) | $ 0.02 |
| Tricaine MPS | |
| Tricaine MPS 200 ml Suspension (RPG Life Sciences Ltd) | $ 0.70 |
| Tricaine MPS 180 ml Gel (RPG Life Sciences Ltd) | $ 0.02 |
| TRICAINE MPS ORAL GEL 1 bottle / 200 ML oral gel each (RPG Life Sciences Ltd) | $ 1.13 |
| Tums Gas Relief | |
| Capsule; Oral; Simethicone 125 mg | |
| Tums Gas Relief Strong | |
| Capsule; Oral; Simethicone 180 mg | |
| Ulgel A | |
| Ulgel A 170 ml Syrup (Alembic Limited.) | $ 0.02 |
| Ulgel A Suspension (Alembic Limited.) | $ 1.41 |
| Ultra Strength Ovol | |
| Tablet; Oral; Simethicone 180 mg | |
| Ultra Strength Phazyme Softgels | |
| Capsule; Oral; Simethicone 180 mg | |
| Ultragel | |
| Ultragel 170 ml Suspension (Ultrasearch (Ultramark Healthcare Pvt Ltd)) | $ 0.03 |
| Unipride MPS | |
| Unipride MPS 125+10 Tablet (Torrent Labs (P) Ltd.) | $ 0.05 |
| Wind-Eze Gel-Caps | |
| Capsule; Oral; Simethicone 125 mg | |
| Wisfast | |
| Wisfast 170 ml Suspension (Plenteous Pharmaceuticals Ltd.) | $ 0.01 |
| Wisfast 200+20 Tablet (Plenteous Pharmaceuticals Ltd.) | $ 0.01 |
| WISFAST 400MG/20MG SUSPENSION 1 bottle / 170 ML suspension each (Plenteous Pharmaceuticals Ltd.) | $ 0.43 |
| Wisfast 400 mg/20 mg Suspension (Plenteous Pharmaceuticals Ltd.) | $ 0.43 |
| Woodwards Colic Drops (United Kingdom) | |
| Yom MPS | |
| Yom MPS 170 ml Syrup (Hauz Pharma Pvt Ltd) | $ 0.02 |
| Zecrol | |
| Zecrol 170 ml Syrup (Zeal Biotech Pvt Ltd) | $ 0.02 |
| Zingaro | |
| Zingaro 800+40 Tablet (Adcco Limited.) | $ 0.01 |
| Zingaro 170 ml Suspension (Adcco Limited.) | $ 0.01 |
| Zymoplex Capsule | |
| Zymoplex Capsule (Vikoma Nutraceuticals) | $ 0.03 |
See 447 substitutes for Vegacid | |
References
- PubChem. "Simethicone". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sub... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- DrugBank. "Simethicone - DrugBank". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB09512 (accessed September 17, 2018).
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