Alcin Tablet is used for hyperacidity and inflammatory bowel disease. It is a proprietary Ayurvedic medicine manufactured in Bipha Drug Laboratories, Kottayam.
Uses
Uses of Bipha Alcin Tablets:
- First rate remedy in chronic ulcerations and inflammatory bowel diseases.
- It has anti-inflammatory activities and gastro-protective effects.
- It has analgesic and healing capacity for intestinal wounds.
- It has antacid properties to regulate stomach pH and beneficially alters acid mucous balance.
- High in natural vitamin C and also provides Ellagic acids which are excellent anti-oxidants to cleanse blood and bowel.
- Because of Mandoora bhasma – it also acts as a natural source of Iron.
Indications
Indications of Bipha Alcin Tablets:
- This is very effective in hyper-acidity and accompanying complaints, abdominal colic, heart burn, nausea, vomiting, peptic ulcer, inflammatory bowel diseases and ulcerative colitis.
Ingredients
Ingredients of Bipha Alcin Tablets:
- Vidanga- (Embelia ribes) is a carminative, stimulant, anthelmintic and alterative.
- Chitraka-( Plumbago rosea) is an alterative gastric stimulant and appetizer.
- Chavya-( Piper chaba) is useful in colic and renal diseases.
- Triphala-(Embelica officinale, Terminalia chebula, Terminalia bellerica).
- Shunti-(Zyngiber officinale) is an aromatic, carminative, stimulant to the gastro-intestinal tract and digestive.
- Maricha-(Piper nigrum) is a stimulant, carminative and good remedy for various gastric ailments.
- Pippali-(Piper longum) is stimulant, carminative and alterative.
- Mandoora is useful in anaemia, diarrhoea, chronic bowel complaints and nervous diseases like neuralgia.
Dose
Dosage of Alcin Tablets:
- For adults- 2 tablets twice daily before meals or as directed by the physician.
- For children- 1 tablet twice daily or as directed by the physician.
With western medicines
Seek your doctor’s advice if you are taking this product along with other western (allopathic/modern) medicines. Some Ayurvedic herbs can interact with modern medicine.
If both Ayurvedic and allopathic medicines are advised together, then it is best to take allopathic medicine first, wait for 30 minutes and then, after a gap of 15 – 30 minutes, take Ayurvedic medicine or as directed by the physician.
Can this be used while taking Homeopathic medicine?
Yes. This product does not react with homeopathic medicine.
With supplements like multivitamin tablets, Omega 3 fatty acids etc?
Yes. Generally, this product goes well with most of the dietary supplements. However, if you are taking more than one product per day, please consult your doctor for an opinion.
Side effects, package
Side effects of Alcin Tablets:
Pregnant and lactating women should take this tablet under strict medical supervision only.
Keep out of reach of children.
Presentation & Storage of Alcin Tablets:
- Bottle of 60 tablets.
- Should be stored in a cool and dry place.
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Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
This article is written by Dr. Janardhana V Hebbar BAMS, MD (Ayu), PGDPSM, Managing Director, Easy Ayurveda Hospital.
It is reviewed by Dr. Raviganesh Mogra BAMS, MD (Ayu), Chief Medical Officer, Easy Ayurveda Hospital
