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