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Multicaine is a prescription medicine that is available as a Syrup. It is typically used for the treatment of Constipation, Acidity, Acidity. Other than this, Multicaine has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Multicaine. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Multicaine also has some side effects, the most common being Dehydration, Diarrhoea, Constipation. Some other side effects of Multicaine have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Multicaine normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Multicaine has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Multicaine has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Multicaine related warnings section.
Multicaine is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Multicaine contraindications section.
Additionally, Multicaine may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Multicaine, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Multicaine is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Is the use of Multicaine safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Multicaine in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Multicaine safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Multicaine for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Multicaine on the Kidneys?
Multicaine does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Multicaine on the Liver?
Using Multicaine does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Multicaine on the Heart?
Multicaine is completely safe for the heart.
Multicaine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Multicaine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Multicaine habit forming or addictive?
Multicaine does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Multicaine
Taking Multicaine with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Multicaine
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Multicaine.
Multicaine is a brand name of milk of magnesia and it is available in the form of a chewable tablet, tablet, and a suspension. It belongs to the class of medicine called saline laxatives. It is an over the counter(otc) drug that is used to treat occasional constipation in children and adults on a short-term basis. It is used in combination with other medications as an antacid.
Do not take Multicaine more than a week without consulting your doctor.
Yes, Multicaine can cause Diarrhea. It has been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing the same after taking this drug, you are advised to consult about it with your doctor.
Yes, Multicaine may not cause dehydration. If taken a longer time than prescribed.
Yes, Multicaine is safe for infants if taken in the prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 655
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 800-801
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 655