In Treatment of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux) GERD is a chronic (long-term) condition that is like having heartburn consistently rather than just occasionally. It happens because a muscle above your stomach relaxes too much and allows stomach contents to come back up into your esophagus and mouth. 4PH 40mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called proton pump inhibitors. It reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes and relieves the pain associated with heartburn and acid reflux. You should take it exactly as it is prescribed for it to be effective.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>Some simple lifestyle changes can help reduce the symptoms of GERD. Think about what foods trigger heartburn and try to avoid them; eat smaller more frequent meals; try to lose weight if you are overweight and try to find ways to relax. Do not eat within 3-4 hours of going to bed.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. 4PH 40mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
- Alcohol : CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with 4PH 40mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of 4PH 40mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of 4PH 40mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.Caution should be exercised when 4PH 40mg Tablet is administered to breastfeeding women. | - Driving : UNSAFE
4PH 40mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.In rare cases, 4PH 40mg Tablet may cause dizziness and blurred vision, do not drive or use machines if you experience such symptoms. | - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
4PH 40mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of 4PH 40mg Tablet is recommended.However, due to lack of data, exercised should be caution in patients with severe renal insufficiency. | - Liver : CAUTION
4PH 40mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of 4PH 40mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.However, no dose adjustment is required for patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
If you miss a dose of 4PH 40mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Q. What is the best time to take 4PH 40mg Tablet?::: Usually, 4PH 40mg Tablet is taken once a day, first thing in the morning. If you take 4PH 40mg Tablet twice a day, take 1 dose in the morning and 1 dose in the evening. The tablets should be swallowed whole (remember not be chewed or crushed) and taken at least 1 hour before a meal with some water.| Q. Can I take 4PH 40mg Tablet with domperidone?::: Yes, 4PH 40mg Tablet can be safely taken with domperidone as no harmful effects have been reported clinically. A fixed-dose combination of these two medicines is also available. Domperidone works by increasing the gut motility and 4PH 40mg Tablet decreases the acid production in the stomach. So, this combination is very effective in the treatment of reflux esophagitis associated with acidity, heartburn, intestinal and stomach ulcers.| Q. Can I take antacids along with 4PH 40mg Tablet?::: Yes, you can take antacids along with 4PH 40mg Tablet. Take it 2 hours before or after you take 4PH 40mg Tablet.| Q. Can I take 4PH 40mg Tablet for a long term?::: 4PH 40mg Tablet is usually prescribed for short term use only. However, if need arises, such as for treating peptic ulcer disease and Zollinger Ellison syndrome (ZES), 4PH 40mg Tablet may be prescribed for a long term duration as well. Long term use may carry an increased risk for side effects and must be discussed with the doctor. Please use 4PH 40mg Tablet as advised by your doctor and under their supervision.| Q. What are the long term side effects of 4PH 40mg Tablet?::: If 4PH 40mg Tablet is used for more than 3 months, certain long term side effects may be seen. The most important of these is low magnesium levels in your blood which may make you feel tired, confused, dizzy, shaky or dizzy. You may also have muscle twitches or irregular heartbeat. If the use is further prolonged for more than a year, you may have an increased risk of bone fractures, stomach infections and vitamin B12 deficiency. Vitamin B12 deficiency can make you anemic, as a result of which you may feel more tired, weak, or pale. Additionally you may have palpitations, shortness of breath, lightheadedness, indigestion, loss of appetite, flatulence (gas) or nerve problems such as numbness, tingling and problem in walking.| Q. Can I stop taking 4PH 40mg Tablet if I feel better?::: If you have been taking 4PH 40mg Tablet for a long time, stopping it abruptly may lead to increased acid production, thereby worsening your symptoms. Therefore, you must discuss any dose changes or if you wish to come off 4PH 40mg Tablet.| Q. Can 4PH 40mg Tablet cause weight gain?::: Weight gain is reported in less than 1% of the patients taking 4PH 40mg Tablet but the exact cause is unknown. One possible explanation is higher food intake once the reflux symptoms are relieved. Lifestyle modifications such as proper diet and exercise can help to prevent weight gain.| Q. Is 4PH 40mg Tablet safe to use?::: Yes, 4PH 40mg Tablet is relatively safe to use. Most of the people who take 4PH 40mg Tablet do not get a side effect. It is advised to be taken as directed by the doctor for maximum benefit.| Q. Can I take 4PH 40mg Tablet with ranitidine?::: Yes, 4PH 40mg Tablet can be taken with ranitidine. According to research reports, there are no significant interactions seen between 4PH 40mg Tablet and ranitidine. However, you must take them together only if prescribed by the doctor.| Q. Can I take alcohol with 4PH 40mg Tablet?::: No, alcohol intake is not advised with 4PH 40mg Tablet. Alcohol itself does not affect the working of 4PH 40mg Tablet, but it can increase the acid production. This may further cause worsening of your symptoms
4PH 40mg Tablet is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps in relief of acid related indigestion and heartburn.
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