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General Slang
GI cocktail
JEE-EYE KOK-tayl · noun · informal
A mixed oral remedy for heartburn or dyspepsia
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An informal combination (often antacid plus a topical anaesthetic and sometimes an anticholinergic) given to relieve upper-GI pain.
“Give him the GI cocktail and see if the chest pain settles.”
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GI cocktail In A Sentence
Give him the GI cocktail and see if the chest pain settles.
Origin & Usage
'GI' for gastrointestinal; 'cocktail' for the mixture of agents.
People Also Ask
What is a GI cocktail?
It is an informal mixed oral remedy for upper-GI pain, often an antacid plus a topical anaesthetic and sometimes an anticholinergic.
Why is it called a cocktail?
'GI' stands for gastrointestinal and 'cocktail' refers to the mixture of agents combined into one dose.
What is it used for?
It is given to relieve heartburn or dyspepsia and sometimes to help sort out the cause of chest or upper-abdominal pain.
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