Varogel Uses

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Varogel indications

An indication is a term used for the list of condition or symptom or illness for which the medicine is prescribed or used by the patient. For example, acetaminophen or paracetamol is used for fever by the patient, or the doctor prescribes it for a headache or body pains. Now fever, headache and body pains are the indications of paracetamol. A patient should be aware of the indications of medications used for common conditions because they can be taken over the counter in the pharmacy meaning without prescription by the Physician.
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Varogel is a scientifically balanced formula which includes the combined benefits of 27 essential vitamins and minerals including folic acid, calcium, iron, the key antioxidants (betacarotene, C & E) and zinc.

Uses of Varogel in details

There are specific as well as general uses of a drug or medicine. A medicine can be used to prevent a disease, treat a disease over a period or cure a disease. It can also be used to treat the particular symptom of the disease. The drug use depends on the form the patient takes it. It may be more useful in injection form or sometimes in tablet form. The drug can be used for a single troubling symptom or a life-threatening condition. While some medications can be stopped after few days, some drugs need to be continued for prolonged period to get the benefit from it.

This medication is used to treat the symptoms of too much stomach acid such as stomach upset, heartburn, and acid indigestion. Aluminum and magnesium antacids work quickly to lower the acid in the stomach. Liquid antacids usually work faster/better than tablets or capsules.

This medication works only on existing acid in the stomach. It does not prevent acid production. It may be used alone or with other medications that lower acid production (e.g., H2 blockers such as cimetidine/ranitidine and proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole).

How to use Varogel

Take this medication by mouth, usually after meals and at bedtime as needed. Follow all the directions on the product package or use as directed by your doctor. If you are uncertain about any of this information, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

If you are taking the chewable tablets, chew thoroughly before swallowing, then drink a full glass of water (8 ounces or 240 milliliters).

If you are using the liquid form of this medication, shake the bottle well before pouring each dose. Refrigerating the suspension may improve the flavor. Do not freeze. The liquid form works best if taken without other fluids. You can mix your dose with a little water if needed.

This product may react with other medications (including digoxin, iron, pazopanib, tetracycline antibiotics, quinolone antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin), preventing them from being fully absorbed by your body. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about how to schedule your medications to prevent this problem.

If your acid problems persist or worsen after you have used this product for 1 week, or if you think you have a serious medical problem, seek immediate medical attention. If you are using this medication regularly on a daily basis for more than 2 weeks, you may have a medical problem that needs different treatment. Ask your doctor whether this is the right medication for you.

Varogel description

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Each tablet/7 mL of suspension contains magnesium trisilicate 4.8-6.2 H2O 300 mg, dried aluminium hydroxide gel 300 mg and activated dimethylpolysiloxane 25 mg.

Varogel dosage

Chewable caplet Adult 1-2 caplet. Childn 6-12 yr ½-1 caplet. Forte oral susp Adult 1-2 tsp. Childn 6-12 yr ½-1 tsp. All doses to be taken 3-4 times daily.

Varogel interactions

Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.

Some products that may interact with this drug include: phosphate supplements (such as potassium phosphate), sodium polystyrene sulfonate.

Antacids can interfere with the absorption of many other drugs. Be sure to check with your pharmacist before taking antacids with any other medication.

Varogel side effects

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This medication can cause nausea, constipation, diarrhea, or headache. If these symptoms persist or become severe, notify your doctor.

If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, remember that he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

The magnesium in this product can cause diarrhea. Using an antacid that contains only aluminum along with this product can help control diarrhea. The aluminum in this product can cause constipation. To minimize constipation, drink plenty of fluids and exercise. Diarrhea is more common with this product than constipation.

Aluminum-containing antacids bind to phosphate, an important body chemical, in the gut. This can cause low phosphate levels, especially if you use this medication in large doses and for a long time. Tell your doctor right away if you have any of the following symptoms of low phosphate: loss of appetite, unusual tiredness, muscle weakness.

Tell your doctor right away if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: dizziness, fainting.

Seek immediate medical attention if any of these rare but very serious side effects or symptoms of a serious medical problem occur: black/tarry stools, slow/shallow breathing, slow/irregular heartbeat, mental/mood changes (e.g., confusion), deep sleep, pain with urination, stomach/abdominal pain, vomit that looks like coffee grounds.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

In the US -

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.

In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

Varogel contraindications

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Severe renal function impairment due to the increased danger of occurrence of hypermag-

nesmia.

Appendicitis: since these products may increase the danger of perforation of rupture due to their constipation or laxative effects.

Patients with hypophosphatemia due to the phosphate binding properties of aluminium salts.

Active ingredient matches for Varogel:

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Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer)Price, USD
Varogel 20 Packs

List of Varogel substitutes (brand and generic names):

V-U 1000's
Vi-Ron Stomach 1's
Virgogel 100's (Virgo)$ 3.35
Virgogel 100's-blister pack (Virgo)$ 5.81
Virgogel 120 mL (Virgo)$ 2.29
Vitocal 3 Blister x 10 Tablet
Vitocal 10 Blister x 10 Tablet
Voragas 50 x 10's
Voragas 1000's
Voragas 240 mL
Voragas 1000 mL
Voragas 1 gal
Vyling Gastric 1's
Vyling Vyfunsil 1's
Wecon-II 1000's
Weicola 100's
Weicola 1000's
Weicola 100 x 10's
Weidecone 1000's
Weidecone 2000's
Weidoson 1000's
Weil 300 mg x 1000's
Weiretsal U 1000's
Weisufu 50's
Weisufu 1000's
Weisufu 10 x 10's
Weisufu 100 x 10's
Well-U 100's
Well-U 1000's
Wellpin 1000's
Welusil 1's
Weowe 1000's
Weowe 1.5 g
Wesu Honten 1000's
Wilcon-U 1000's
Wilconin 1000's
Wish 1000's
Yourgen 1000's
Yudigel - II 20 Packs 10 mL
Yulantyl
Zigatab 1's

Reviews

The results of a survey conducted on ndrugs.com for Varogel are given in detail below. The results of the survey conducted are based on the impressions and views of the website users and consumers taking Varogel. We implore you to kindly base your medical condition or therapeutic choices on the result or test conducted by a physician or licensed medical practitioners.

User reports

1 consumer reported useful

Was the Varogel drug useful in terms of decreasing the symptom or the disease?
According to the reports released by ndrugs.com website users, the below mentioned percentages of users say the drug is useful / not useful to them in decreasing their symptoms/disease. The usefulness of the drug depends on many factors, like severity of the disease, perception of symptom, or disease by the patient, brand name used [matters only to a certain extent], other associated conditions of the patient. If the drug is not effective or useful in your case, you need to meet the doctor to get re-evaluated about your symptoms/disease, and he will prescribe an alternative drug.
Users%
Not useful1
100.0%


1 consumer reported price estimates

Was the price you paid to purchase the drug reasonable? Did you feel it was expensive?
The below mentioned numbers have been reported by ndrugs.com website users about whether the Varogel drug is expensive or inexpensive. There is a mixed opinion among users. The rating about the cost of the drug depends on factors like which brand drug the patient purchased, how effective it was for the price paid, the country or place the drug is marketed, and the economic condition of the patient. The users who feel the drug is expensive can look for an alternative brand drug or a generic drug to save the cost.
Users%
Expensive1
100.0%


2 consumers reported time for results

To what extent do I have to use Varogel before I begin to see changes in my health conditions?
As part of the reports released by ndrugs.com website users, it takes 2 days and a few days before you notice an improvement in your health conditions.
Please note, it doesn't mean you will start to notice such health improvement in the same time frame as other users. There are many factors to consider, and we implore you to visit your doctor to know how long before you can see improvements in your health while taking Varogel. To get the time effectiveness of using Varogel drug by other patients, please click here.
Users%
2 days1
50.0%
3 days1
50.0%


10 consumers reported age

Users%
30-454
40.0%
6-152
20.0%
1-52
20.0%
46-601
10.0%
16-291
10.0%


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