Jopan: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Jopan Benefits & Uses

Jopan is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Acidity (Read More - Home remedies for acidity)
GERD
Peptic Ulcer (Read More - Gentle and Natural: Best Home Remedies for Stomach Ulcers)
Heartburn (Read More - Home Remedies for Heartburn: Natural Ways to Alleviate Discomfort)

Other Benefits

Jopan 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: GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 8 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Acidity Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Acidity Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Jopan Related Warnings

Is the use of Jopan safe for pregnant women?

Jopan is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Jopan safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Jopan. If you see any side effects, stop taking Jopan immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Jopan again, only after your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Jopan on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Jopan on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Jopan on the Liver?

Jopan has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Jopan on the Heart?

Jopan is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Jopan with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Atazanavir

Emtricitabine

Methotrexate

Nelfinavir

Moderate

Jopan Contraindications

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

Gastric Cancer
Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
Osteoporosis
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Jopan

Is this Jopan habit forming or addictive?

Jopan does not cause addiction.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

There are no side effects of Jopan, so it is safe for use.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Jopan cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Jopan Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Jopan

It is safe to take Jopan with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Jopan

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Jopan as it can have severe side effects.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Jopan

Question about 5 years ago

Is Jopan over the counter drug?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

No, you can not buy Jopan over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Jopan with sucralfate?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Jopan can be taken with sucralfate, take it at least 30 minutes before consuming sucralfate. If you experience any unwanted side effects after taking these two medicines at the same time then inform the doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Jopan an antacid?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Jopan is not an antacid. It is proton pump inhibitor which reduce the excess acid in the stomach.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Jopan works?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Jopan works by blocking the action of the enzyme in the wall of a stomach which is responsible for acid production in the stomach. By blocking the enzyme, the production of acid is decreased, and this helps to relieve the stomach from acidity, heartburn, GERD, stomach ulcer and other acidity related stomach problem.

Question about 5 years ago

Why Jopan is given along with vitamine B 12?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

This is because long-term use of Jopan 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.