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Well Benefits & Uses

Well 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

Well 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

Well Related Warnings

Is the use of Well safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Well in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Well safe during breastfeeding?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Well on the Kidneys?

Well is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Well on the Liver?

Well may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Well on the Heart?

Well is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Well with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Atazanavir

Emtricitabine

Methotrexate

Nelfinavir

Moderate

Well Contraindications

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

Gastric Cancer
Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
Osteoporosis
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Well

Is this Well habit forming or addictive?

Well is not addictive in nature.

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

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Well can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, the use of Well is considered safe.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Well is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Well Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Well

Taking Well with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Well

Taking Well with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Well

Question over 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Well?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Take Well 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 over 5 years ago

Can I take Well with levothyroxine?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Avoid taking Well with levothyroxine because it delays the absorption of levothyroxine and also effects the efficacy of levothyroxine. Please seek guidance from your doctor regarding taking these two medicines together.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Well with zantac?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Well can be taken with Zantac. Both medicines work by reducing the acid secretion in the stomach which helps in relieving acidity. No harmful drug interactions have been reported between them. However, please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Well heal ulcer?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Well helps in the preventing and healing the ulcer. It is one of the main uses of this drug. However, your doctor may also suggest other medicines to heal stomach ulcers completely.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Well?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Well 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.