Pepsigard P: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Pepsigard P Benefits & Uses

Pepsigard P is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Peptic Ulcer (Read More - Gentle and Natural: Best Home Remedies for Stomach Ulcers)
Nausea and Vomiting (Read More - Home remedies for nausea and vomiting)
GERD
Indigestion (Read More - Home Remedies for Indigestion)
Acidity (Read More - Home remedies for acidity)

Pepsigard P 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Peptic Ulcer Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Domperidone (5 mg), Sucralfate (500 mg)/ 5ml, for course duration follow doctor's advice
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Peptic Ulcer Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Domperidone (5 mg), Sucralfate (250 mg)/ 5ml, for course duration follow doctor's advice
Adult	Disease: Peptic Ulcer Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Domperidone (5 mg), Sucralfate (500 mg)/ 5ml, for course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Peptic Ulcer Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Domperidone (5 mg), Sucralfate (500 mg)/ 5ml, for course duration follow doctor's advice

Pepsigard P Related Warnings

Is the use of Pepsigard P safe for pregnant women?

Pepsigard P can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Pepsigard P, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Pepsigard P safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Pepsigard P. Immediately discontinue Pepsigard P if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Pepsigard P on the Kidneys?

Pepsigard P can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Pepsigard P on the Liver?

Pepsigard P may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Pepsigard P on the Heart?

Using Pepsigard P does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Pepsigard P with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Calcium

Moderate

Mild

Lansoprazole

Pepsigard P Contraindications

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

Diabetes
Kidney Disease
Hypophosphatasia
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Breast Cancer
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Pepsigard P

Is this Pepsigard P habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Pepsigard P has not been reported.

Pepsigard P Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Pepsigard P

Taking Pepsigard P with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pepsigard P

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Pepsigard P and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Frequently asked Questions about Pepsigard P

Question over 5 years ago

Does Pepsigard P cause gas?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Pepsigard P might cause gas (flatulence). It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind gas is unknown. If you are experiencing excessive gas trouble after taking this drug then you are advised to take an antiflatulent drug such as simethicone.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Pepsigard P cause black stools?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

No, Pepsigard P does not case black stools. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing black stools after taking this drug, then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.

Question about 5 years ago

Can Pepsigard P help with IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome)?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Pepsigard P might help with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) but there is insufficient scientific data available for its use in IBS. Since it is a prescription drug you are advised to not take it by yourself.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Pepsigard P contain sulfa?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

No, Pepsigard P does not contain sulfa. It contains sucralfate which is used in the treatment of duodenal ulcer.

Question almost 6 years ago

How long can I safely use Pepsigard P?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Usually, Pepsigard P is given for short-term treatment for up to 8 weeks. You are advised to take Pepsigard P as long as it is recommended by your doctor. Taking this drug beyond that period might not be good for you because it can lead to unintended side effects.

See all substitutes for Pepsigard P

Domsafe 500 Mg/5 Mg Suspension - ₹107
Pepsigard P Suspension - ₹105
Sucralfate + Domperidone Suspension - ₹55

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Carafate

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 656-657

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1154-1155

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 666-667

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1310-1311

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Pepsigard P Information

Pepsigard P Benefits & Uses

Pepsigard P Dosage & How to Take

Pepsigard P Related Warnings

Severe Interaction of Pepsigard P with Other Drugs

Pepsigard P Contraindications

Frequently asked Questions about Pepsigard P

Pepsigard P Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Frequently asked Questions about Pepsigard P

Question over 5 years ago

Does Pepsigard P cause gas?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Question over 5 years ago

Can Pepsigard P cause black stools?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Question about 5 years ago

Can Pepsigard P help with IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome)?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Question about 5 years ago

Does Pepsigard P contain sulfa?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Question almost 6 years ago

How long can I safely use Pepsigard P?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

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