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Ulcon P is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Peptic Ulcer, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Diverticulitis.
The right dosage of Ulcon P depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Ulcon P have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Ulcon P are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Ulcon P is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Ulcon P's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Ulcon P related warnings section.
Ulcon P can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Ulcon P in conditions like Glaucoma, Prostatitis in Hindi, Enlarged Prostate. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Ulcon P contraindications section.
Additionally, Ulcon P may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Ulcon P is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Ulcon P is used to treat the following -
Main 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
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Is the use of Ulcon P safe for pregnant women?
Ulcon P can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Ulcon P, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Ulcon P safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Ulcon P. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Ulcon P on the Kidneys?
Ulcon P may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ulcon P on the Liver?
Ulcon P may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Ulcon P on the Heart?
Information about safety of Ulcon P for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
Ulcon P 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 Ulcon P unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ulcon P habit forming or addictive?
You may get addicted to Ulcon P. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Ulcon P, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Ulcon P can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Ulcon P is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ulcon P is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ulcon P
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Ulcon P and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ulcon P
Consuming Ulcon P with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Yes, Ulcon P causes withdrawal symptoms when the drug is suddenly discontinued after long-term treatment. These withdrawal symptoms can include seizures, dysphoria (unease or dissatisfaction), vomiting, sweating, uncontrollable shaking of a part of your body, stomach or muscle cramps, anxiety, or difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.
Ulcon P is a brand name of chlordiazepoxide and it is available in the form of a tablet. It belongs to the class of drug known as benzodiazepines (sedative and hypnotic). It is a prescription drug which is mainly used in the management of anxiety disorders. Ulcon P is also used to control agitation caused by alcohol withdrawal.
Yes, Ulcon P can be used for anxiety because it contains chlordiazepoxide which belongs to the class of benzodiazepines (sedative and hypnotics) that provides relief from anxiety to the patient by increasing the activity of inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).
Yes, Ulcon P may cause diarrhoea but this occurs in a few cases only. However, the exact cause behind diarrhoea is unknown. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug, discuss it with your doctor immediately without any further delay.
No, Ulcon P does not cause weight gain. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing unusual weight gain after taking this drug then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Librium® C-IV (chlordiazepoxide HCl)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 401-403
