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Peptrum Tablet

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Crizon Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Salt Composition

Rabeprazole (20mg)

Overview Peptrum Tablet

AcidGard tablets diminish stomach acid production. They treat acid-related conditions affecting the stomach and intestines, including acid reflux, peptic ulcers, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, alleviating symptoms and promoting healing. Take one AcidGard tablet an hour before meals, ideally in the morning, as directed by your physician; dosage depends on your condition and response. Maintain consistent daily timing. Continue the prescribed course even with rapid symptom improvement. Dietary modifications, such as smaller, more frequent meals and avoiding caffeine, spicy foods, and fatty foods, may provide additional symptom relief. Common side effects, generally mild, include nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, gas, diarrhea, and stomach pain. Report persistent or bothersome side effects to your doctor. Prolonged use (over a year), particularly at higher doses, may increase bone fracture risk. Discuss bone loss prevention strategies, such as calcium and vitamin D supplements, with your doctor. Hypomagnesemia (low magnesium) has been observed after three months or more of use, potentially causing fatigue, confusion, dizziness, muscle spasms, and irregular heartbeat. Your doctor may monitor your magnesium levels. AcidGard is unsuitable for everyone. Inform your doctor of severe liver disease, HIV medication use, prior allergic reactions to similar drugs, or existing osteoporosis before use. Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals should consult their doctor. Alcohol should be avoided as it stimulates excess stomach acid, worsening symptoms. Refrain from operating machinery or driving if dizziness or drowsiness occurs.

Uses of Peptrum Tablet

Managing gastroesophageal reflux, peptic ulcers, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

Major Benefits of Peptrum Tablet:

Administer this medication precisely as your physician directs, adhering to both the prescribed dosage and treatment length. Ingest the tablet whole; avoid chewing, crushing, or fracturing it. Consume Peptrum Tablet on an empty stomach.

Common Side effects of Peptrum Tablet:

  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Flatulence
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Sore throat
  • Stomach pain
  • Vomiting

How to use Peptrum Tablet:

Consume this medication precisely as your physician directs, adhering to both the prescribed dosage and treatment length. Ingest the tablet whole; avoid chewing, crushing, or fracturing it. Administer Peptrum Tablet on an empty stomach.

How Peptrum Tablet works:

Gastric acid production is decreased by Peptrum Tablet, a proton pump inhibitor, thus alleviating heartburn and acid indigestion symptoms.

SAFETY ADVICE

AlcoholAlcoholCAUTION

Use caution when combining Peptrum Tablet with alcohol. Seek medical advice before doing so.

PregnancyPregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The use of Peptrum Tablet during pregnancy may pose risks. While human research is scarce, animal studies indicate potential harm to a developing fetus. A physician will assess the advantages against possible risks prior to prescribing. Physician consultation is advised.

Breast feedingBreast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The use of Peptrum Tablet while breastfeeding is likely inadvisable. Available human data indicates potential transfer of the medication into breast milk, posing a possible risk to the infant.

DrivingDrivingUNSAFE

Taking Peptrum Tablet may cause drowsiness, blurred vision, and dizziness, potentially impairing alertness. Driving should be avoided if these effects are experienced.

KidneyKidneySAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Patients with kidney disease can safely take Peptrum tablets without any required dosage modification.

LiverLiverSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Patients with liver disease can safely use Peptrum tablets without requiring any modification to the prescribed dosage.

What if you forget to take Peptrum Tablet :

Should you forget a Peptrum Tablet dose, administer it at your earliest convenience. Nevertheless, if your next scheduled dose is imminent, omit the missed dose and resume your usual dosing regimen. Avoid taking a double dose.

Facts to Know About Peptrum Tablet

LabelValue
Chemical Category Benzimidazole Sulfoxide
Developing Habits No.
Treatment Category Gastrointestinal system
Behavioral Class Gastric acid suppressants

FAQs on Peptrum Tablet

Peptrum tablets treat stomach and intestinal ulcers (gastric and duodenal), reflux esophagitis, and GERD by reducing stomach acid production, providing symptom relief. They also prevent pain reliever-induced acidity and stress ulcers in critically ill patients, and treat Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (ZES), a condition involving excessive stomach acid.
Peptrum Tablet's effects begin within an hour, peaking in two to four hours. Noticeable improvement is expected within two to three days, with complete symptom relief potentially taking up to four weeks.
For optimal results, take Peptrum Tablet an hour before meals. If taking two doses daily, administer one in the morning and one in the evening.
Continue taking Peptrum Tablets until the entire course is finished. You may feel better sooner, but complete the prescribed treatment.
Prolonged Peptrum Tablet use may cause osteoporosis, a condition characterized by weakened bones. This occurs because the tablet reduces calcium absorption, increasing the risk of fractures in the hip, wrist, or spine. To mitigate this risk, ensure adequate dietary calcium intake or take calcium supplements as your doctor recommends.
Peptrum tablets, used in conjunction with antibiotics, combat *H. pylori* infection. By reducing stomach acid, they enhance antibiotic effectiveness through improved concentration and tissue penetration. This also provides symptomatic relief from associated acidity, reflux, and heartburn.
Yes, vitamin D supplementation is often recommended alongside Peptrum Tablet. Prolonged Peptrum use can reduce calcium absorption, potentially causing deficiency and increasing the risk of osteoporosis and fractures (hip, wrist, spine). Consult your doctor for preventative strategies.
Prolonged Peptrum Tablet use (three months or more of multiple daily doses) may deplete magnesium. Regular magnesium level checks are recommended. Report any seizures, dizziness, irregular heartbeat, tremors, muscle weakness, spasms, cramps, or aches to your doctor immediately.
Continue taking Peptrum Tablet as directed by your physician. While generally safe at recommended dosages, prolonged use beyond three months may cause low blood magnesium, leading to fatigue, confusion, dizziness, shakiness, muscle twitching, or irregular heartbeat. Use exceeding one year increases the risk of bone fractures, stomach infections, subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus, osteoporosis, and vitamin B12 deficiency.
No, consuming alcohol with Peptrum Tablet is not recommended. While alcohol doesn't directly interfere with the tablet's function, it can heighten stomach acid production, potentially exacerbating your symptoms.
For best results, take Peptrum Tablet an hour before meals. Avoid spicy, fatty foods, caffeine (tea, coffee, cola), and alcohol, as these may aggravate your condition.
For optimal results with Peptrum Tablet, incorporate regular exercise and a healthy diet. A personalized diet plan from a dietitian can be beneficial. To minimize nighttime symptoms, avoid eating within three hours of bedtime. Spicy, fatty foods, caffeine (tea, coffee, cola), alcohol, and tobacco should be avoided as they may exacerbate your condition.
Yes, antacids can be taken with Peptrum, but allow a 2-hour interval between doses.
Peptrum Tablet
70
MRP 85
17% off