Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Headache, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Flatulence, Diarrhoea.

Expert advice for Anleo Tablet
Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after taking it for 14 days as you may be suffering from some other problem that needs attention. Anleo can decrease magnesium levels in blood. Get your magnesium levels checked regularly. You may need a magnesium supplement or need to discontinue your medicine.  Inform your doctor if you are suffering from osteoporosis as Anleo can weaken your bones by decreasing calcium levels in blood. You may need a calcium supplement, preferably calcium citrate. Anleo is a well-tolerated medicine and provides relief for a long time. It may take a few days to show its effect. You can take an antacid for a quick relief during this time unless your doctor has asked you not to use them. Once you start feeling better, do not stop taking your medicine. Take it for the duration as advised by your doctor

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Anleo used for?
Anleo is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) which is used for the treatment of conditions like heartburn, acid regurgitation, and stomach ulcers.

Q. Is Anleo an antacid?
No, Anleo is not an antacid, it belongs to a therapeutic group of drugs called proton pump inhibitors. It acts by decreasing acid secretion in the stomach while antacids neutralize the acid in the stomach and coat the stomach mucosa.

Q. Is Anleo safe?
Anleo is relatively safe if taken in prescribed dose for prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Anleo a painkiller?
No, Anleo is not a painkiller. It is a proton pump inhibitor which is used for the treatment of conditions like heartburn, acid regurgitation, and stomach ulcers.

Q. Is Anleo a proton pump inhibitor (PPI)?
Yes, Anleo is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) which inhibits the secretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.

Q. Can I take Anleo forever?
Anleo should not be taken for a long time unless there is an indication for the medicine. Though generally safe, certain conditions like low magnesium levels and fractures are associated with long-term use. Consult your doctor before continuing the drug for a long time as you may need to get some tests done on a regular basis.

Q. Can I take Anleo with ondansetron?
No relevant interactions have been reported between Anleo and ondansetron. Consult your doctor before taking them together.

Q. Can I take Anleo with azithromycin?
No clinically relevant interactions have been reported between Anleo and azithromycin so far. Consult your doctor before taking these drugs together.

Q. Can I take Anleo with Ibuprofen?
There are no interactions reported between Anleo and ibuprofen when used together. However, you must consult your doctor before taking them together.

Q. Can I take Anleo with ranitidine?
Both Anleo and ranitidine work by lowering the acid secretion in the stomach for stomach ulcers and heartburn. There are no interactions reported between ranitidine and Anleo if used together. However, studies have also shown no additional benefit in using ranitidine along with Anleo. Please Consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Anleo with amoxicillin?
No clinically relevant interaction has been reported between Anleo Anleo and amoxicillin. Please check with your doctor before taking these medicines together.

Q. Can I take Anleo with antibiotics?
Various studies comparing the use of Anleo while the patients were also taking different antibiotics revealed no clinically relevant interactions. However, always consult your doctor before taking Anleo along with antibiotics.

Q. Can I take Anleo with levothyroxine?
Absorption (time to reach blood) of levothyroxine may be delayed if it is taken with Anleo. Consult your doctor before taking both the medicines together.

Q. Can I take Anleo with other medications?
Anleo can generally be taken safely with other drugs. But there are certain medications like anti-HIV drugs and anticoagulants which can have interaction with Anleo and thus should not be combined or should be closely monitored when given together. Please consult your doctor if you need to take Anleo with other medications.

Q. Can I take Anleo with ciprofloxacin?
There are no interactions reported between Anleo and ciprofloxacin. However, this does not mean interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Does Anleo cause hair loss?
Hair loss has not been reported with the use of Anleo. If you experience excessive hair loss while taking Anleo, please consult your doctor.

Q. Does Anleo cause constipation?
Both diarrhea and constipation have been reported as a common side effects of Anleo in children and in adults. Consult your doctor if you experience intolerable side effects while taking Anleo.

Q. Does Anleo cause weight gain?
Change in weight has been associated with Anleo. Consult your doctor if you have weight gain or weight loss during Anleo use.

Q. Does Anleo cause dry mouth?
Dry mouth has been reported as a side effect with Anleo. Kindly consult your doctor if you have this problem while taking Anleo.

Q. Does Anleo cause gas?
Flatulence (gas), abdominal distension, and bloating (fullness) have been associated with Anleo use. Consult your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms.

Q. Does Anleo cause dementia?
Dementia has not been reported with Anleo use. Consult your doctor if you have any symptoms of dementia.

Q. Does Anleo cause diarrhea?
Diarrhea is one of the most commonly occurring side effects with the use of Anleo. Do consult your doctor if you have any such symptom.

Q. Does Anleo expire?
Yes, like any other medicine, Anleo has an expiry date. Please check the expiry date mentioned on the pack before taking the medicine.

Q. Does Anleo contain aluminum or magnesium?
Anleo does not commonly contain aluminum or magnesium as an excipient (additional substance) or as a coating. Please read the package insert available with the medicine for further information.