Pilpan 40mg Tablet
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Manufactured By Psychotropics India Ltd
Composition Pantoprazole (40mg)
Package Size ( 10 Tablet 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: Pilpan is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) which is used for the treatment of conditions like heartburn, acid regurgitation, and stomach ulcers.
Q: Is Pilpan an antacid?
A: No, Pilpan 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 Pilpan safe?
A: Pilpan is relatively safe if taken in prescribed dose for prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q: Is Pilpan a painkiller?
A: No, Pilpan 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 Pilpan a proton pump inhibitor (PPI)?
A: Yes, Pilpan is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) which inhibits the secretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
Q: Can I take Pilpan forever?
A: Pilpan 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 Pilpan with ondansetron?
A: No relevant interactions have been reported between Pilpan and ondansetron. Consult your doctor before taking them together.
Q: Can I take Pilpan with azithromycin?
A: No clinically relevant interactions have been reported between Pilpan and azithromycin so far. Consult your doctor before taking these drugs together.
Q: Can I take Pilpan with Ibuprofen?
A: There are no interactions reported between Pilpan and ibuprofen when used together. However, you must consult your doctor before taking them together.
Q: Can I take Pilpan with ranitidine?
A: Both Pilpan and ranitidine work by lowering the acid secretion in the stomach for stomach ulcers and heartburn. There are no interactions reported between ranitidine and Pilpan if used together. However, studies have also shown no additional benefit in using ranitidine along with Pilpan. Please Consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Pilpan with amoxicillin?
A: No clinically relevant interaction has been reported between Pilpan Pilpan and amoxicillin. Please check with your doctor before taking these medicines together.
Q: Can I take Pilpan with antibiotics?
A: Various studies comparing the use of Pilpan while the patients were also taking different antibiotics revealed no clinically relevant interactions. However, always consult your doctor before taking Pilpan along with antibiotics.
Q: Can I take Pilpan with levothyroxine?
A: Absorption (time to reach blood) of levothyroxine may be delayed if it is taken with Pilpan. Consult your doctor before taking both the medicines together.
Q: Can I take Pilpan with other medications?
A: Pilpan can generally be taken safely with other drugs. But there are certain medications like anti-HIV drugs and anticoagulants which can have interaction with Pilpan and thus should not be combined or should be closely monitored when given together. Please consult your doctor if you need to take Pilpan with other medications.
Q: Can I take Pilpan with ciprofloxacin?
A: There are no interactions reported between Pilpan and ciprofloxacin. However, this does not mean interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Does Pilpan cause hair loss?
A: Hair loss has not been reported with the use of Pilpan. If you experience excessive hair loss while taking Pilpan, please consult your doctor.
Q: Does Pilpan cause constipation?
A: Both diarrhea and constipation have been reported as a common side effects of Pilpan in children and in adults. Consult your doctor if you experience intolerable side effects while taking Pilpan.
Q: Does Pilpan cause weight gain?
A: Change in weight has been associated with Pilpan. Consult your doctor if you have weight gain or weight loss during Pilpan use.
Q: Does Pilpan cause dry mouth?
A: Dry mouth has been reported as a side effect with Pilpan. Kindly consult your doctor if you have this problem while taking Pilpan.
Q: Does Pilpan cause gas?
A: Flatulence (gas), abdominal distension, and bloating (fullness) have been associated with Pilpan use. Consult your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms.
Q: Does Pilpan cause dementia?
A: Dementia has not been reported with Pilpan use. Consult your doctor if you have any symptoms of dementia.
Q: Does Pilpan cause diarrhea?
A: Diarrhea is one of the most commonly occurring side effects with the use of Pilpan. Do consult your doctor if you have any such symptom.
Q: Does Pilpan expire?
A: Yes, like any other medicine, Pilpan has an expiry date. Please check the expiry date mentioned on the pack before taking the medicine.
Q: Does Pilpan contain aluminum or magnesium?
A: Pilpan 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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