zopent tablet 40mg
Highlights
- It is indicated in duodenal ulcer (a sore on the first part of the small intestine), benign (non-cancerous) gastric ulcers (sores on stomach lining), for prevention of NSAID induced inflammation, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (rare digestive disorder that results in excessive gastric acid), prevention and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (a disorder that causes the digestive juices, foods or fluids back up from the stomach into the esophagus).
- It is also used with antibiotics for the eradication of helicobacter pylori in patients with duodenal ulcer (a sore on the first part of the small intestine) or gastritis (inflammation of stomach cells).
Directions For Use
- Zopent tablet is an oral capsule taken by mouth with water 30 min before meal.
Warnings
- This medicine is most likely safe to use in pregnant females.However please consult your doctor before use.
- It is contraindicated in lactating females, consult your doctor for further advice.
- Please avoid consuming alcohol when taking this medicine.
Precautions
- Exclude malignancy before and during the treatment.
- Monitor liver enzyme, discontinue if elevated.
- There is a possible risk of increased GI infection.
- In long-term therapy, there is an increased risk of hypomagnesemia (low magnesium levels), reduced vitamin B12 absorption and fractures.