Peptilcer 20mg Capsule- 10
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Manufactured By Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries
Composition Pantoprazole (20mg)
Package Size ( 10 Capsule in a strip )
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Taking a large amount of alcohol can increase acidity and cause acid reflux in the food pipe causing heartburn. This would decrease the effect of this drug and can aggravate your underlying condition.
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A: Peptilcer is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) which is used for the treatment of conditions like heartburn, acid regurgitation, and stomach ulcers.
Q: Is Peptilcer an antacid?
A: No, Peptilcer is not an antacid, it belongs to a therapeutic group of drugs called proton pump inhibitors. It acts by decreasing acid secretion in the stomach while antacids neutralize the acid in the stomach and coat the stomach mucosa.
Q: Is Peptilcer safe?
A: Peptilcer is relatively safe if taken in prescribed dose for prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q: Is Peptilcer a painkiller?
A: No, Peptilcer is not a painkiller. It is a proton pump inhibitor which is used for the treatment of conditions like heartburn, acid regurgitation, and stomach ulcers.
Q: Is Peptilcer a proton pump inhibitor (PPI)?
A: Yes, Peptilcer is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) which inhibits the secretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
Q: Can I take Peptilcer forever?
A: Peptilcer should not be taken for a long time unless there is an indication for the medicine. Though generally safe, certain conditions like low magnesium levels and fractures are associated with long-term use. Consult your doctor before continuing the drug for a long time as you may need to get some tests done on a regular basis.
Q: Can I take Peptilcer with ondansetron?
A: No relevant interactions have been reported between Peptilcer and ondansetron. Consult your doctor before taking them together.
Q: Can I take Peptilcer with azithromycin?
A: No clinically relevant interactions have been reported between Peptilcer and azithromycin so far. Consult your doctor before taking these drugs together.
Q: Can I take Peptilcer with Ibuprofen?
A: There are no interactions reported between Peptilcer and ibuprofen when used together. However, you must consult your doctor before taking them together.
Q: Can I take Peptilcer with ranitidine?
A: Both Peptilcer and ranitidine work by lowering the acid secretion in the stomach for stomach ulcers and heartburn. There are no interactions reported between ranitidine and Peptilcer if used together. However, studies have also shown no additional benefit in using ranitidine along with Peptilcer. Please Consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Peptilcer with amoxicillin?
A: No clinically relevant interaction has been reported between Peptilcer Peptilcer and amoxicillin. Please check with your doctor before taking these medicines together.
Q: Can I take Peptilcer with antibiotics?
A: Various studies comparing the use of Peptilcer while the patients were also taking different antibiotics revealed no clinically relevant interactions. However, always consult your doctor before taking Peptilcer along with antibiotics.
Q: Can I take Peptilcer with levothyroxine?
A: Absorption (time to reach blood) of levothyroxine may be delayed if it is taken with Peptilcer. Consult your doctor before taking both the medicines together.
Q: Can I take Peptilcer with other medications?
A: Peptilcer can generally be taken safely with other drugs. But there are certain medications like anti-HIV drugs and anticoagulants which can have interaction with Peptilcer and thus should not be combined or should be closely monitored when given together. Please consult your doctor if you need to take Peptilcer with other medications.
Q: Can I take Peptilcer with ciprofloxacin?
A: There are no interactions reported between Peptilcer and ciprofloxacin. However, this does not mean interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Does Peptilcer cause hair loss?
A: Hair loss has not been reported with the use of Peptilcer. If you experience excessive hair loss while taking Peptilcer, please consult your doctor.
Q: Does Peptilcer cause constipation?
A: Both diarrhea and constipation have been reported as a common side effects of Peptilcer in children and in adults. Consult your doctor if you experience intolerable side effects while taking Peptilcer.
Q: Does Peptilcer cause weight gain?
A: Change in weight has been associated with Peptilcer. Consult your doctor if you have weight gain or weight loss during Peptilcer use.
Q: Does Peptilcer cause dry mouth?
A: Dry mouth has been reported as a side effect with Peptilcer. Kindly consult your doctor if you have this problem while taking Peptilcer.
Q: Does Peptilcer cause gas?
A: Flatulence (gas), abdominal distension, and bloating (fullness) have been associated with Peptilcer use. Consult your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms.
Q: Does Peptilcer cause dementia?
A: Dementia has not been reported with Peptilcer use. Consult your doctor if you have any symptoms of dementia.
Q: Does Peptilcer cause diarrhea?
A: Diarrhea is one of the most commonly occurring side effects with the use of Peptilcer. Do consult your doctor if you have any such symptom.
Q: Does Peptilcer expire?
A: Yes, like any other medicine, Peptilcer has an expiry date. Please check the expiry date mentioned on the pack before taking the medicine.
Q: Does Peptilcer contain aluminum or magnesium?
A: Peptilcer does not commonly contain aluminum or magnesium as an excipient (additional substance) or as a coating. Please read the package insert available with the medicine for further information.
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