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Donazol is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Acidity, GERD, Peptic Ulcer. Donazol also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Donazol is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Donazol side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Donazol normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Donazol has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Donazol related warnings talks about Donazol's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Donazol have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Donazol may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Donazol is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Donazol 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 Donazol safe for pregnant women?
Donazol is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Donazol safe during breastfeeding?
Donazol may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Donazol, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Donazol.
What is the effect of Donazol on the Kidneys?
Donazol is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Donazol on the Liver?
Donazol is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Donazol on the Heart?
Donazol is not harmful for the heart.
Donazol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Donazol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Donazol habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Donazol.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Donazol can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
There are no side effects of Donazol, so it is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Donazol is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Donazol
Taking Donazol with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Donazol
Taking Donazol with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Avoid taking Donazol with levothyroxine because it delays the absorption of levothyroxine and also effects the efficacy of levothyroxine. Please seek guidance from your doctor regarding taking these two medicines together.
Donazol is not an antacid. It is proton pump inhibitor which reduce the excess acid in the stomach.
This is because long-term use of Donazol can cause Vitamin B12 deficiency. Stomach acids help in the absorption of Vitamin B 12, and this drug suppresses stomach acids which are required for the absorption of vitamin B12. Hence patients taking [medicine] for a long time have Vitamin B12 deficiency. To replenish Vitamin B12 in your body your doctor prescribes this vitamin along with this medicine.
Yes, Donazol 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.
Yes, Donazol can be taken with Zantac. Both medicines work by reducing the acid secretion in the stomach which helps in relieving acidity. No harmful drug interactions have been reported between them. However, please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Protonix (pantoprazole sodium)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 653
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 984-986
