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Pepsigard Oral Gel is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Gel. It is primarily used for the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. Other than this, Pepsigard Oral Gel has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Pepsigard Oral Gel depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Pepsigard Oral Gel include Constipation. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Pepsigard Oral Gel as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Pepsigard Oral Gel go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Pepsigard Oral Gel is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Pepsigard Oral Gel has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Pepsigard Oral Gel related warnings section.
Pepsigard Oral Gel is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Diabetes are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Pepsigard Oral Gel are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Pepsigard Oral Gel may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Pepsigard Oral Gel is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Pepsigard Oral Gel is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other 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 Pepsigard Oral Gel safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Pepsigard will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Pepsigard Oral Gel safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Pepsigard in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Pepsigard Oral Gel on the Kidneys?
Pepsigard has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Pepsigard Oral Gel on the Liver?
Pepsigard is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Pepsigard Oral Gel on the Heart?
Using Pepsigard does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pepsigard Oral Gel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pepsigard Oral Gel habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Pepsigard Oral Gel is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Pepsigard Oral Gel. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Pepsigard Oral Gel only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Pepsigard Oral Gel for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Pepsigard Oral Gel
You can take Pepsigard Oral Gel with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pepsigard Oral Gel
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Pepsigard Oral Gel with alcohol.
Yes, Pepsigard might be helpful in treating GERD. It helps in GERD by forming a protective layer on the wall of the gastrointestinal tract as well esophagus that protects the symptoms of GERD such as heartburn and acidity.
No, Pepsigard should not be discontinued without doctors advice even when you start feeling well because discontinuing this drug on your own might worsen your current medical condition. Hence you are advised to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
No, Pepsigard is not an antacid. It contains sucralfate which works by forming a protective coating in the gastrointestinal lining and provide relief from acidity and other stomach related issues.
Yes, you can take Pepsigard with ranitidine. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, you are advised to take ranitidine 30 minutes before taking Pepsigard.
Yes, Pepsigard is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as dry mouth, nausea, and vomiting. If you experience any discomfort after taking this medicine then inform your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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