Question 1

what is gelusil used for?

Accepted Answer

OTC: Gelusil  is used for heartburn, acid indigestion &amp; gas.

Question 2

what are the key ingredients in gelusil tablets?

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Gelusil: aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide

Question 3

hi, i'm 5 weeks pregnant,  and seem ro get severe heartburns. is it k for me to take gelusil?

Accepted Answer

Only as precribed: You may use gelusil but only within reasonble
limits because it could, if taken excessively, 
interefere with calcium and phosphorus
absorption or even vitamin B12 absorption.      Consult your obstetrician if your heartburn
persists in spite of gelusil.

Question 4

i do have heartburn and gas problems because of acidity. i am facing this issue since last 3 weeks. had tried gelusil and zantac (ranitidine).. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Omeprazole: I would try a two week course of omeprazole. If still have trouble test for hpylori in the stomach.

Question 5

hello doctor... my 6 years old son is suddenly having heart burn/ acid reflux in the middle of the night.. probably some spicy food. is gelusil ok?

Accepted Answer

The age group: recommendation for Gelusil is 12 and up. You may want to try Tums, (calcium carbonate) if that is available and speak to his doctor about possible causes if it continues.

Question 6

what does mucopolysaccharidosis (mps) do?

Accepted Answer

Many symptoms: Mucopolysaccharidosis refers to multiple different disorders in which there is a problem with the breakdown of certain types of sugar molecules. There are too many disorders and symptoms to list here. Please see: http://www.Mpssociety.Org for more information. Detailed information is also available at this site: http://ghr.Nlm.Nih.Gov/search?Query=mucopolysaccharidosis&search=.

Question 7

32, on ttc 4 abt 5 months tho very sexually active in july.i got mps on sunday 29 lasted 4 only 2days.had sex on 12, 15, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23. wd i b preg?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy: I suggest you do pregnancy test especially if you missed your period. The test will tell you whether you are pregnant or not. Based on the information you provided, "yes" answer is just as possible as "no".

Question 8

hi.im24,f. hv scolio and mps.is it posible i have fibromyalgia? cause im feeling a nvr ending pain on my bck chest neck and hips.also get tired easily

Accepted Answer

FMS?: Possible. Your PCP can confirm or rule out that diagnosis, and provide you the treatment &amp; relief you need.

Question 9

if my cycle period it 25 the i got my mps on 23oct n fns on 27oct did unprotected sex on 28 oct the again unprotected sex on 4 nov can i b pregnant?

Accepted Answer

It's possible: Yes, it's possible. You need to be thinking about birth control if you don't want pregnancy.

Question 10

is genistein usefull for treatment of mps tzpe 3d?
one of our friends has mucopolisacaridosis.he is 18years old.his doctor has said there is no cure

Accepted Answer

MPS III, Sanfilippo: Mps iii, sanfilippo syndrome, is marked by severe neurological symptoms.
Unfortunately there is no cure. Please follow up with neurologist.
More info
http://www.Ninds.Nih.Gov/disorders/mucopolysaccharidoses/detail_mucopolysaccharidoses.Htm.

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I do have heartburn and gas problems because of acidity. i am facing this issue since last 3 weeks. had tried gelusil and zantac (ranitidine).. what should i do?

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Hello doctor... my 6 years old son is suddenly having heart burn/ acid reflux in the middle of the night.. probably some spicy food. is gelusil ok?

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What does mucopolysaccharidosis (mps) do?

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32, on ttc 4 abt 5 months tho very sexually active in july.i got mps on sunday 29 lasted 4 only 2days.had sex on 12, 15, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23. wd i b preg?

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Hi.im24,f. hv scolio and mps.is it posible i have fibromyalgia? cause im feeling a nvr ending pain on my bck chest neck and hips.also get tired easily

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If my cycle period it 25 the i got my mps on 23oct n fns on 27oct did unprotected sex on 28 oct the again unprotected sex on 4 nov can i b pregnant?

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Is genistein usefull for treatment of mps tzpe 3d? one of our friends has mucopolisacaridosis.he is 18years old.his doctor has said there is no cure

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