Itopan 40 mg/150 mg Capsule SR
Alkem Laboratories Ltd

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In-stock 10 capsule sr in 1 strip
119.52

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux)

COMPOSITION:
Pantoprazole (40mg) + Itopride (150mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
gastro intestinal

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Taking a large amount of alcohol can increase acidity and cause acid reflux in the food pipe causing heartburn. This would decrease the effect of this drug and can aggravate your underlying condition.

Pregnancy

Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

No information is available on the use of Itopan 40 mg/150 mg Capsule SR during lactation. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

Itopan 40 mg/150 mg Capsule SR may make you feel dizzy, drowsy or affect your vision. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Kidney

There is limited information available on the use of Itopan 40 mg/150 mg Capsule SR in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

Itopan 40 mg/150 mg Capsule SR is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Itopan 40 mg/150 mg Capsule SR may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Pantoprazole+Itopride   40mg + 150mg

Uses of Itopan Capsule SR
Itopan 40 mg/150 mg Capsule SR is used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux).

How to use Itopan Capsule SR
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. Itopan 40 mg/150 mg Capsule SR is to be taken empty stomach.Take it preferably 30 minutes before food.

How Itopan 40 mg/150 mg Capsule SR works
Itopan 40 mg/150 mg Capsule SR is a combination of two medicines: Pantoprazole and Itopride which relieve symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps relieve acid-related indigestion and heartburn. Itopride is a prokinetic which works on the region in the brain that controls vomiting. It also acts on the upper digestive tract and helps food move more easily through the stomach.

Side Effects:

Common Diarrhoea, Stomach pain, Headache, Flatulence, Dizziness, Increased saliva production.