Side Effects:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Does Odpant dm contain aluminum or magnesium?
Odpant dm 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.