Topcid 40 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Topcid 40 Tablet Information

Topcid 40 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. Secondary and off-label uses of Topcid 40 Tablet have also been mentioned below.

The optimal dosage of Topcid 40 Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Topcid 40 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Topcid 40 Tablet 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.

In addition, Topcid 40 Tablet's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Topcid 40 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other contraindications of Topcid 40 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Topcid 40 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

You should also be aware that Topcid 40 Tablet is safe while driving, and is addiction.

Topcid Benefits & Uses
Topcid Dosage & How to Take
Topcid Side Effects
Topcid Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Topcid with Other Drugs
Topcid Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Topcid
Topcid Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Topcid 40 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Topcid 40 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Peptic Ulcer (Read More - Gentle and Natural: Best Home Remedies for Stomach Ulcers)

Other Benefits

Acidity (Read More - Home remedies for acidity)
GERD
Heartburn (Read More - Home Remedies for Heartburn: Natural Ways to Alleviate Discomfort)
Zollinger Ellison syndrome
Stomach Gas
Indigestion (Read More - Home Remedies for Indigestion)
Abdominal pain during pregnancy
Indigestion during pregnancy
Acidity during pregnancy

Topcid 40 Tablet 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: Either Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 6 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 6 weeks 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: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Peptic Ulcer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Peptic Ulcer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: Above 1 years old can take

Topcid 40 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Topcid 40 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Topcid is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Topcid 40 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Topcid does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Topcid 40 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Topcid may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Topcid 40 Tablet on the Liver?

Topcid is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Topcid 40 Tablet on the Heart?

You can take Topcid without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Topcid 40 Tablet with Other Drugs

Topcid 40 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Atazanavir

Moderate

Gefitinib

Formoterol,Budesonide

Emtricitabine,Tenofovir,Efavirenz

Citalopram

Topcid 40 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Topcid 40 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Smoking Addiction
Phenylketonuria (PKU)

Frequently asked Questions about Topcid 40 Tablet

Is this Topcid 40 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Topcid 40 Tablet is addictive.

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

Topcid 40 Tablet will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Topcid 40 Tablet only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Topcid 40 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Topcid 40 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Topcid 40 Tablet

Taking Topcid 40 Tablet with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Topcid 40 Tablet

Consuming Topcid 40 Tablet with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Topcid 40 Tablet

Question almost 6 years ago

Can Topcid be used to treat gastritis?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Topcid is used to treat gastritis. It helps by preventing the excess acid secretion in the stomach and relieve the gastritis symptoms like stomach pain, stomach inflammation, and acid reflux.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Topcid an antacid?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

No, Topcid is not an antacid. It belongs to the group of medicine called H2- receptor blocker which blocks the excess acid secretion in the stomach while antacid only neutralized the stomach acid by coating the stomach.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I smoke while taking Topcid?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Avoid smoking when you are taking Topcid. As per clinical studies, the effectiveness of Topcid is lower in smokers as compared to non-smokers. Moreover, smoking may increase the acid secretion which can cause stomach problem.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to use Topcid?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Take Topcid 1-2 times in a day or as advised by your doctor. It has to be taken 15 - 60 minute before the meal. Do not take more than 2 tablets in a day unless recommended by the doctor.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Topcid work?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Topcid contain famotidine. It works blocking certain receptors in the stomach (H2 receptors) which prevents the excessive secretion of stomach acid from gastric parietal cells. Hence in this way, Topcid promotes healing of stomach ulcer and provides relief in acid reflux and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.