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Somecid is a prescription medicine that is available as a Capsule. Acidity, Peptic Ulcer, GERD are some of its major therapeutic uses. Somecid also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Somecid depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Somecid side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Somecid go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Somecid's effect is Mild during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. In addition, Somecid's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Somecid related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Somecid are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Somecid with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Somecid is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Somecid 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Somecid is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Somecid safe for pregnant women?
Somecid rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild
Is the use of Somecid safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Somecid. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Somecid on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Somecid on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Somecid on the Liver?
Side effects of Somecid rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Somecid on the Heart?
Somecid is rarely harmful for the heart.
Somecid 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 Somecid unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Somecid habit forming or addictive?
Somecid does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Somecid, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Somecid can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Somecid is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Somecid cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Somecid
Taking Somecid with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Somecid
Taking alcohol with Somecid can be dangerous.
Take Somecid 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.
Yes, you can take Somecid with ranitidine, both medicines work to reduce the acid secretion in the stomach and help to relieve from acidity, heartburn, and other stomach problem caused by acid. No, known interactions are seen between them when taking them together. However, it is best to consult a doctor before taking these two medicines at the same time.
Yes, Somecid causes dizziness, if taken for a long time, for example, more than 1 year. If this medicine has been taken for a long time it can lower the magnesium level in the blood, which can cause dizziness. However, do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Discontinuation of Somecid on your own can cause harmful effects on your body. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor before discontinuing medicine on your own.
Somecid works by blocking the action of proton pump inhibitor which is responsible for acid production in the stomach. By blocking the production of acid in the stomach it helps to relieve from acidity, heartburn, GERD, stomach ulcer and other acidity related stomach problems.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience