Side Effects:

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

Expert advice for Controsec Injection
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. Controsec 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 Controsec can weaken your bones by decreasing calcium levels in blood. You may need a calcium supplement, preferably calcium citrate. Controsec 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 Controsec used for?
Controsec is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) which is used for the treatment of conditions like heartburn, acid regurgitation, and stomach ulcers.

Q. Is Controsec an antacid?
No, Controsec 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 Controsec safe?
Controsec is relatively safe if taken in prescribed dose for prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Controsec a painkiller?
No, Controsec 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 Controsec a proton pump inhibitor (PPI)?
Yes, Controsec is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) which inhibits the secretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Does Controsec contain aluminum or magnesium?
Controsec 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.