Alucol Gel Susp Fruit Bottle 500 ml

What is Alucol and when is it used?

Alucol binds and neutralizes excess acid in the stomach and eliminates the discomfort it causes. Its effect sets in quickly and sustainably.Alucol is mainly taken for the following complaints:-acidic regurgitation,-indigestion (heartburn).Alucol is available as chewable tablets (peppermint flavor) and gel (peppermint flavor and fruit flavor).

What should be considered?

Note for diabeticsAlucol contains sorbitol and saccharin. Taking the calories into account, Alucol is suitable for diabetics. Alucol contains 0.4 g digestible carbohydrates per 5 ml gel or per chewable tablet. This corresponds to 0.04 bread units (BU) per 5 ml gel or per chewable tablet. 5 ml Alucol Gel correspond to approx. 1.7 kcal or 7 kJ; 1 Alucol chewable tablet corresponds to approx. 1.5 kcal or 6 kJ.

When must Alucol not be taken?

Alucol must not be taken in the case of hypersensitivity to the active ingredients or one of the excipients of the drug (according to «What does Alucol contain?»), as well as in the case of severe kidney dysfunction (renal insufficiency) and diarrhea.

Alucol Gel contains 4.9% alcohol by volume. It must not be taken by children and adolescents.

When is caution required when taking Alucol?

Alucol must not be taken for longer than 2 weeks without medical advice. In the case of prolonged and/or recurring symptoms, a doctor must examine whether a serious illness could be present. Alucol should also not be taken for long periods of time without medical supervision, because long-term use can lead to changes in blood salts, especially calcium and phosphate.

Taking Alucol at the same time as other medicines can reduce the absorption of many other medicines. Therefore, other medicines should always be taken 2 hours earlier or later than Alucol.Alucol can influence the effect of some other medicines, e.g. antibiotics, cardiac glycosides, iron, painkillers and rheumatism drugs through the aluminum hydroxide contained in Alucol if they are taken at the same time.Alucol Gel contains 402.5 mg sorbitol per 1 measuring spoon (5 ml) or 3220 mg sorbitol per 8 measuring spoons of the max Daily dose (40 ml).Alucol chewable tablets contain 350 mg sorbitol per 1 chewable tablet or 2800 mg sorbitol per 8 chewable tablets of the maximum daily dose.Sorbitol is a source of fructose. If your doctor has told you that you (or your child) have an intolerance to some sugars, or if you have been diagnosed with hereditary fructose intolerance (HFI) - a rare congenital condition in which a person is unable to break down fructose - talk to your doctor before taking or receiving this medicine.Alucol contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per 5 ml gel or per 1 chewable tablet, i.e. it is almost «sodium-free».

Alucol Gel contains 188 mg alcohol (ethanol) per 5 ml (1 measuring spoon) corresponding to 4.9% by volume. The amount in 5 ml of this medicine is equivalent to about 5 ml of beer or about 2 ml of wine.The amount of alcohol in Alucol Gel is unlikely to affect adults and adolescents, or to be noticeable in children. Small children may experience effects such as drowsiness.The amount of alcohol in Alucol Gel may alter the effects of other medicines. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other medicines. If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.

If you are dependent on alcohol, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.

Alucol Gel contains methyl parahydroxybenzoate E 218 and propyl parahydroxybenzoate E 216, which can cause allergic reactions, including late reactions.

Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you? suffer from other diseases,? have allergies or? take other medicines (including those you bought yourself!) or apply them externally!

Can Alucol be taken/used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

You must not take Alucol during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, unless prescribed by a doctor.

How do you use Alucol?

AdultsAlucol Gel: 1-2 scoops or ½-1 sachet ½-1 hour after eating or when symptoms arise.Maximum daily dose: 8 scoops or 4 sachets. Shake well before use.

Alucol chewable tablets: 1-2 chewable tablets, chew finely or slowly dissolve in the mouth ½-1 hour after eating or when discomfort occurs.

Maximum daily dose: 4-8 chewable tablets.

The use and safety of Alucol in children and adolescents has not yet been tested.

Follow the instructions given in the package insert or prescribed by your doctor e dosage. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can Alucol have?

The medicine can change the consistency of the stool (constipation, softening of the stool, diarrhoea). Occasionally belching and flatulence may occur.If such symptoms occur with the recommended dosage, the dose should be reduced.Long-term use can lead to changes in blood salts, especially calcium and phosphate.Long-term use can lead to increased aluminum blood levels in patients with impaired kidney function. The doctor must therefore regularly check the aluminum blood levels in these patients.

If you notice any side effects that are not described here, tell your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What else needs to be considered?

The medicine may only be used up to the date marked "EXP" on the container.

Use after opening

Opened packs of Alucol Gel (130 ml and 500 ml bottles) have a shelf life of 8 weeks.

Storage instructions

Store at room temperature (15-25°C).

Keep out of the reach of children.

Further information

Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed technical information.

What does Alucol contain?

Alucol Gel5 ml gel (= 1 measuring spoon or ½ sachet) contain:Active ingredients375 mg aluminum hydroxide and 175 mg magnesium hydroxide.ExcipientsSorbitol solution 70% E 420, glycerol E 422, Alcohol 4.9 vol saccharin sodiumE 954, peppermint oil, calcium stearate, povidone E 1201, macrogol 4000, microcrystalline cellulose E 460, sorbitol E 420.

Authorization number

36355 (Swissmedic) Alucol Gel.23128 (Swissmedic) Alucol chewable tablets.

Where can you get Alucol? Which packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription.

Alucol Gel

Packs of 130 ml and 500 ml with peppermint or fruit flavouring.Pack of 20 sachets of 10 ml with fruit flavoring (out of stock).Alucol Chewable TabletsPackages of 24 and 72 chewable tablets.

Authorization holder

Melisana AG, 8004 Zurich.

This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in August 2020.