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Teratop Benefits & Uses

Teratop 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

Teratop 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

Teratop Related Warnings

Is the use of Teratop safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Teratop safely.

Safe
Is the use of Teratop safe during breastfeeding?

Teratop 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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Teratop on the Kidneys?

Teratop is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Teratop on the Liver?

Side effects of Teratop rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Teratop on the Heart?

Teratop is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Teratop with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Atazanavir

Emtricitabine

Methotrexate

Nelfinavir

Moderate

Teratop Contraindications

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

Gastric Cancer
Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
Osteoporosis
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Teratop

Is this Teratop habit forming or addictive?

Teratop is not addictive in nature.

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

After taking Teratop you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Teratop is safe for use.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Teratop for mental disorders.

No

Teratop Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Teratop

Taking Teratop with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Teratop

Consumption of alcohol and Teratop together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Teratop

Question about 5 years ago

Is Teratop and omeprazole same?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Teratop and omeprazole is the same. Both are proton pump inhibitor and used to treat hyperacidity and ulcer.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Teratop works?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Teratop 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 Teratop is given along with vitamine B 12?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

This is because long-term use of Teratop 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.

Question over 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Teratop?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Take Teratop as long as your doctor has recommended you to take it. Do not exceed the prescribed dose. Consult your doctor if there is no symptomatic relief.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Teratop?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Teratop is a brand name of pantoprazole. It is a prescription medicine that belongs to the class of drug called proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It is mainly used for the short-term treatment of peptic ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GRED), Zollinger Ellison syndrome and other acidity related stomach problems. It is also used for the treatment of duodenal ulcer and heartburn.