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Ilapro Information

Ilapro is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Peptic Ulcer, Acidity. Secondary and off-label uses of Ilapro have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ilapro. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Ilapro can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Ilapro are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Ilapro's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. Warnings related to Ilapro's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

The section on Ilapro contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug interactions for Ilapro have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Ilapro is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Ilapro Benefits & Uses
Ilapro Dosage & How to Take
Ilapro Side Effects
Ilapro Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Ilapro with Other Drugs
Ilapro Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Ilapro
Ilapro Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Ilapro Benefits & Uses

Ilapro is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Peptic Ulcer (Read More - Gentle and Natural: Best Home Remedies for Stomach Ulcers)
Acidity (Read More - Home remedies for acidity)

Other Benefits

GERD
Heartburn (Read More - Home Remedies for Heartburn: Natural Ways to Alleviate Discomfort)

Ilapro Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Peptic Ulcer Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Peptic Ulcer Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice

Ilapro Related Warnings

Is the use of Ilapro safe for pregnant women?

It is not known what effect Ilapro will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.

Unknown
Is the use of Ilapro safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Ilapro for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Ilapro on the Kidneys?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Ilapro on kidney, information on safety of Ilapro for kidney is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Ilapro on the Liver?

Side effects of Ilapro on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.

Unknown
What is the effect of Ilapro on the Heart?

There is no research available on the side effects of Ilapro on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Ilapro with Other Drugs

Ilapro should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Clarithromycin

Midazolam

Ketoconazole

Amoxicillin

Ilapro Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ilapro unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Ilapro

Is this Ilapro habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Ilapro is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Ilapro, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Ilapro can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Ilapro should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Ilapro is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Ilapro Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ilapro

There is no information on the effects of taking Ilapro with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Ilapro

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ilapro with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Ilapro

Question over 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Ilapro?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Take Ilapro as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Ilapro?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , General Physician

Ilapro is a brand name of Ilaprazole and it is available in the form of capsule and tablets. It is an anti-ulcer drug that belongs to the class known as proton pump inhibitors. Ilapro is a prescription drug that is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and peptic ulcer.