Abcid 20mg Capsule is used to treat various stomach and digestive tract issues, such as duodenal ulcers, gastric ulcers, and moderate to severe reflux esophagitis.
-Alcohol consumption can irritate the stomach lining and worsen acid reflux or stomach ulcer symptoms. -Therefore, alcohol intake is not advisable while being treated for these conditions.
-It is generally considered safe for use during pregnancy.
-It is generally considered safe for use during breastfeeding.-It can be used during breastfeeding as it's unlikely to pass into significant amounts in breast milk.
-Generally, it's considered safe for the kidneys when used at prescribed doses. -Caution must be taken while using it.
-Generally, it's considered safe for the liver when used at prescribed doses. -It's crucial to use it cautiously in individuals with severe liver disease.
It is safe to drive if you does not feel any symptom; but if you feel nauseous after taking the medicine, avoid driving.
When a muscle above your stomach relaxes too much, stomach contents and acid can come back up into your esophagus and mouth, causing discomfort. Omez Capsule, part of a group called proton pump inhibitors, decreases stomach acid production, relieving heartburn and acid reflux pain.
If you forget a dose of the drug, take it ASAP. If close to the next dose, skip the missed one and stick to your usual schedule.
Duodenal ulcers are the sore forms in the duodenum (first part of small intestine); food enter here from stomach. Gastric ulcers are an open sore develop when stomach acid destroy internal protective lining of your stomach.
Abcid may cause vitamin B12 and vitamin C deficiency. When taken orally, vitamin B12 requires an acidic environment for its absorption from the stomach while Abcid causes a decrease in the gastric acid secretion. You may need to take vitamin B12 supplements along with it. The clinical significance of the decrease in vitamin C levels is not known, so vitamin C supplementation is not recommended.
Abcid can be safely taken with domperidone as no harmful effects have been reported clinically. A fixed-dose combination of these two medicines is also available. Domperidone works by increasing the gut motility and Abcid decreases the acid production in the stomach. So, this combination is very effective in the treatment of reflux esophagitis associated with acidity, heartburn, intestinal and stomach ulcers.
Patients with cardiac disease can take Abcid as prescribed by the doctor. However, Abcid can interact with certain drugs (e.g clopidogrel, digoxin) which might be used by a patient with an underlying cardiac disease. Patients taking Abcid and digoxin may need to be monitored for digoxin toxicity. Abcid decreases the activation of clopidogrel, thus reducing its effects. Patients taking these medicines together need to be monitored closely by a doctor.
Abcid can cause osteoporosis (thinning of bones) as it decreases the calcium absorption leading to calcium deficiency. This leads to an increased risk of bone fractures on long-term use, like hip, wrist or spine fractures. Inform your doctor if you have osteoporosis or if you are taking corticosteroids (these can increase the risk of osteoporosis) before starting your therapy. Consult your doctor on ways to prevent this. Your doctor may advise you calcium or vitamin D supplements to reduce the risk.
Take Abcid for as long as advised by your doctor. The duration of taking Abcid would vary depending on your condition. Do not stop taking this medicine without talking to your doctor.
You should not take it if you are taking a medicine containing nelfinavir (used for HIV infection). Let your doctor know if you are suffering from any liver problems, persistent diarrhea or vomiting, black stools (blood-stained stools), unusual weight loss, trouble swallowing, stomach pain or indigestion. Tell your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Inform your doctor if you have or ever had an allergic skin reaction with Abcid. This medicine should not be given to children who are less than 1 year of age or whose body weight is less than 10 kgs. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before taking Abcid to avoid harmful effects on the baby.
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