Can I Take Antacid Gel During Pregnancy?

Posted on Sat, 22 Mar 2014

Question: Can a GYN please confirm if I can take Antacid Gel during pregnancy? This is related to my http://www.healthcaremagic.com/AskDoctorInboxServlet?page=viewQuery&queryId=98789 post?

Answered by Dr. Bhagyashree.B (3 hours later)

Brief Answer: yes. safe. Detailed Answer: Dear XXXX, Thanks for writing to healthcare magic. Antacids are safe in pregnancy. Gelusil liquid or digene are common brands. It is recommended to be taken after Food intake. As pregnancy is associated with some amount of gastric reflux I recommend not lying down immediately after Food intake. Also sleeping in a lateral position helps. Hope this was helpful. Please write back if you have more queries. Thanks Dr Bhagyashree

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyashree.B (26 minutes later)

Thanks Dr XXXXXXX Can you tell me the OTC equivalent of Gelusil or Digene that I can get in US please? Thanks XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Bhagyashree.B (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer: TUMS or ROLAIDS Detailed Answer: Dear XXXX, Tums is a OTC Antacids available in USA. You can also try ROLAIDS. Please consult your obgyn if no relief in symptoms after medication. Thanks. Dr Bhagyashree

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T