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Acipan 40 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Acidity, GERD, Peptic Ulcer. Acipan 40 Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Acipan 40 Tablet. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Acipan 40 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Acipan 40 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Acipan 40 Tablet has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Acipan 40 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Acipan 40 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Acipan 40 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Acipan 40 Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Acipan 40 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Acipan 40 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Acipan in pregnant women.
Is the use of Acipan 40 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Acipan can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Acipan 40 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Acipan is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Acipan 40 Tablet on the Liver?
Acipan is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Acipan 40 Tablet on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Acipan for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acipan 40 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Acipan 40 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Acipan 40 Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Acipan 40 Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
There are no side effects of Acipan 40 Tablet, so it is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Acipan 40 Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Acipan 40 Tablet
It is safe to take Acipan 40 Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Acipan 40 Tablet
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Acipan 40 Tablet as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, Acipan helps in the preventing and healing the ulcer. It is one of the main uses of this drug. However, your doctor may also suggest other medicines to heal stomach ulcers completely.
Acipan is not an antacid. It is proton pump inhibitor which reduce the excess acid in the stomach.
Discontinuation of Acipan on your own can cause rebound effects. So, it advisable to take this drug as directed by the doctor and do not discontinue medicine on your own.
Yes, Acipan causes bloating. It is a common side effect of this drug. If you experience unpleasant effects after consuming this drug then inform to doctor right away without further delay.
Acipan is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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