Side Effects:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Does Prevpan dsr contain aluminum or magnesium?
Prevpan dsr 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.