Digeplus is a medication that has metoclopramide hydrochloride, dimethicone and pepsin in its composition, which are used to treat digestive problems such as digestion difficulties, feeling of heaviness in the stomach, fullness, bloating, excess intestinal gas and belching.
This medicine can be purchased in pharmacies, upon presentation of a prescription, for a price of about 30 reais.
How to use
The recommended dose of Digeplus is 1 to 2 capsules before main meals, for as long as is necessary or indicated by the doctor. The action of the medication starts about half an hour after ingestion and lasts for 4 to 6 hours.
Who should not use
Digeplus is contraindicated in people who are hypersensitive to any of the components present in the formula and in cases of bleeding, blockage or gastrointestinal perforation.
In addition, this medication should also not be used in people with Parkinson's disease or with a history of epilepsy and should be used with caution in people with a history of depression, as it may compromise the mental or physical abilities in these patients.
This medicine is also contraindicated in children and adolescents and should not be used by pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding, unless recommended by the doctor.
Possible side effects
Side effects that may occur during treatment with Digeplus are an increase or decrease in heart rate, palpitations, heart rhythm disorders, swelling, hypotension, malignant hypertension, skin rashes, fluid retention, hyperprolactinemia, disturbances in metabolism, fever, production of milk, increased aldosterone, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, changes in blood tests and extrapyramidal effects.
In addition, drowsiness, fatigue, restlessness, dizziness, fainting, headache, depression, anxiety, agitation, shortness of breath, difficulty sleeping or concentrating, rapid and rotating eye movements, incontinence and urinary retention, impotence can also occur sexual, angiodema, bronchospasm and respiratory failure.
