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