Product introduction
Digeraft Plus is a mint-flavoured antacid suspension that combines sodium alginate with two acid-neutralising salts. It is used for heartburn and indigestion, particularly the burning feeling that comes when stomach acid rises towards the food pipe.
Storage: Store below 30°C, keep the bottle tightly closed and out of children's reach.
Uses of Digeraft Plus Suspension Mint
- Heartburn.
- Indigestion.
Benefits of Digeraft Plus Suspension Mint
It acts within a short time to ease the burning and sour taste of acid reflux. The alginate forms a floating layer over stomach contents that helps keep acid from washing back up, which is useful after meals and at bedtime.
Side effects of Digeraft Plus Suspension Mint
Most side effects do not require medical attention and go away as your body adjusts. Consult your doctor if they persist.
- Generally well tolerated.
- Bloating or mild stomach discomfort if taken in excess.
How to use Digeraft Plus Suspension Mint
Shake the bottle well and measure the dose with the cup provided. Adults usually take 10 to 20 ml after meals and at bedtime, up to four times a day, or as your doctor directs. Keep a gap of at least two hours between this and other medicines, and do not use the highest dose for more than two weeks unless advised.
How Digeraft Plus Suspension Mint works
Calcium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate neutralise acid already in the stomach. Sodium alginate reacts with that acid to form a thick gel layer that sits on top of the stomach contents and acts as a barrier against reflux into the food pipe.
Substitutes for Digeraft Plus Suspension Mint
No other medicine with the same composition is listed in our catalogue yet. Message us on WhatsApp and our pharmacist will help you find a suitable alternative.
Safety advice
Alcohol can increase stomach acid and worsen heartburn, so avoid it.
Check with your doctor before using it during pregnancy.
Check with your doctor before using it while breastfeeding.
It is not expected to affect your ability to drive.
Use with care in kidney disease; the dose may need adjusting.
No dose change is usually needed in liver disease when prescribed by a doctor.
Quick tips
- Shake the bottle well before every dose so the ingredients are evenly mixed.
- Leave about two hours between this suspension and other medicines, as antacids can affect their absorption.
- It contains sodium, so people on a salt-restricted diet should check with their doctor first.
- Avoid lying down straight after eating and cut back on spicy, oily food to reduce reflux.
- See a doctor if heartburn lasts more than two weeks or comes with weight loss or trouble swallowing.
Fact box
| Chemical class | — |
|---|---|
| Habit forming | No |
| Therapeutic class | Gastrointestinal |
| Action class | Antacid and alginate |
Frequently asked questions
How soon does it relieve heartburn?
Antacids start neutralising acid quickly, and many people feel relief within minutes of a dose.
Can children take Digeraft Plus?
It is not generally recommended for children. Give it to a child only on a doctor's advice.
Is it safe for people on a low-salt diet?
It contains sodium, so people with high blood pressure, heart failure or kidney problems should speak to a doctor before using it.
Why should I space it from other medicines?
Antacids can reduce how well some medicines are absorbed, so keep at least two hours between doses.