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Seeking information about the drug indications, side effects and contraindications. ## Esomaprazole is a Proton Pump Inhibitor, it reduces the amount of acid produced by the stomach to treat conditions such as heartburn or GERD. Common side effects may include: nausea, headaches, gas and constipation. ## My dad was recently prescribed "Sompraz 40" - Esomeprazole tablets. He has a history of stomach ulcer which was cured 3yrs back. And now the irritation resurfaced which is why I believe he was prescribed this medicine. On starting with this new med, there has been some changes in his voice, swelling below the area of eyes, face and tiredness. Would you please let me know if these are the side effects of Sompraz??? Please help.

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I recently found a large yellow pill, about the size of a nickel that has L478 printed on it. I'm not real sure what it is, it's a very soft yellow. ## I think what you describe is for chewable calcium antacid. There is an image Here. ## no, that is probably not an ecstasy pill. most likely, it is, as bowler suggested, a 500mg chewable antacid tablet, as seen here: ## Yes, it's a chewable antacid. These come in a variety of colors, powder green (lime), powder orange (orange), powder pink (cherry), and powder yellow (lemon). All bear the scribe L478 . DIN number on the bottle I have here is 02215764 (brand name equate). They are however closer to the size of a dime in diameter, but thicker than a nickle. Hope that helps ## Yes, those who have identified this as an antacid are...

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Where can I purchase Pepcid Complete Mint Tablets? I live in the Bay Area of California and the major stores no longer stock it. I cannot locate the product on-line. ## I'm sorry, but it appears that they area no longer being manufactured, which explains why most places are listing them as being out of stock. In reality, this does make sense, because for many people any type of mint can cause worsening of heartburn symptoms, so they probably didn't sell very well. There are, however, other Pepcid products available on the market, so have you tried an alternative?

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how it is better than other p.p.i's and why i prefer this combination even omeprazple combination or pantaprazol,esomeprazole and other p.p.i's are economical and efective as rebiprazole ## is rabiprazole correct treatment for gastritis and bloating of the stomach

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The gelatine capsule contains Omeprazole IP 20mg. Required information on what symptoms it can be taken and what will be dosage. ## Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that is used to treat conditions such as GERD and heartburn. It is usually taken once daily, in the morning. Common side effects may include: nausea, headache, diarrhea and dizziness. Read more here: Do you have any other questions? ## I need OMEE Tablet but in Kolkata it is not available. Can any body tell me where it is available in Kolkata ?

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I have been prescribed Omeprazole 20mg once a day in ams, plus Clorid/Clidi5-2.5 mg 3x daily before meals for gastro bloating, discomfort after each meal. The combo seems to work since I began 3 days ago. Maybe some extra sleepiness. Questions: Rx info sheet mentions some problems with this combo. What do you think? ## Our resources don't list any interactions using them together. Have you tried asking your pharmacist? They may have more information, especially if it is a problem that has been newly discovered that may not be updated in our databases, yet.

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I am in Qualtity Assurance for a Vitamin Company and a Complaint came in with a description of a tablet found in our bottle. I need to find out what it is. ## This tablet contains 40mgs of Famotidine, the active ingredient in Pepcid, it's an antacid and this is a prescription strength tablet. You can learn more here: Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have recently found out I have Celicas Disease lots of info out there but I'm getting mixed answers about is the prescription Omeprazole 40 mg gluen free?? Thx ## Who is the manufacturer? Omeprazole is a generic medication and the fillers used can vary from company to company, therefore there is no way to answer your question, without know what company made the particular product in question. That's probably why you are finding conflicting answers, there are probably some companies that do use gluten and some that don't.

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I take Omeprazole CR 40mg 30min-1hr before supper. Is there a problem if I take my calcium at the same time. My calcium is time released. I take 2 tablets once a day. ## Hi Trudy, Based on the drug databases I checked, there aren't any interactions found between Calcium and Omeprazole. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist, but these databases state that they use every mean possible to ensure that their information is accurate. I hope this helps! ## Thank you, I appreciate the information.

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I have had pesistent cough and hard of breathing for 3 months. After several test my doctor could not identify any caurse for this condition . He however prescribed Prilocec for me .DO YOU THINK THAT PRILOSEC WILL BE ABLE TO HELP ME ## it could help. The doctor is treating you by trial and error. Prilosec is used for treating acid reflux. Some people dont have the reflux as a symptom they only have sore throat and chest pain. ## That is correct! Those symptoms can sometimes be caused by acid reflux and your doctor knows that, so in absence of other findings, he is going with a proper treatment for the most common cause. Prilosec contains the active ingredient Omeprazole, it is a proton pump inhibitor that is used to reduce the amount of acid produced by the stomach. Learn more: Are ther...

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TradeName : Dycerin,Icerin ## I was affected with knee joint pain / dammage and the doctor suggested the drug Diacerein + Rabeprazole. Please suggest me that can i use Diacerein ## There are no medical professionals on this site and it would be remiss of anyone to try to diagnose and prescribe something on a free internet forum when we cannot possibly know your medical history. My advice would be to follow your doctor's instructions. That said, I am not sure you have the correct medication, Rabprazole is used to treat conditions such as heartburn, acid reflux and GERD. Diacerein contains the active ingredient Diacetylrhein and is commonly used to treat arthritic conditions. ## my doc advised me to take diecerin-SM.But i am not able to get it.is there any alternative medicine ## dyce...

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Is this medicine crushable? ## You didn't post what medication you are asking about. ## name an anti seizure medication that can be crushed ## My wife takes all her meds by PEG tube after they have been crushed and mixed with water. I have been told that one of the meds should not be crushed. It is Prilosec. Is there a powdered form or another tablet that can be crushed?

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I was prescribed this drug by a Doctor. Are there any side effects? ## Side effects of Veloz (Rabeprazole) 10mg include, but are not limited to the following: -In clinical trials the most common side effect assessed as possibly or probably related to AcipHex was headache in 2.4% of patients vs 1.6% taking placebo. -diarrhea -vomiting -nausea -abdominal pains -constipation -meteorism -dry mouth -increased or decreased appetite -asthenia -headache -anxiety -sleeplessness -vertigo -thrombocytopenia -granulocytopenia -leukocytopenia -skin eruption -erythema -myalgia -arthralgia -muscle or bone pain You can view more details about this medication by following the link below: Please post back if you have any other questions or comments to add.

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Is Gastritis,Ulcer , Acidity - all mean the same ? Gas released out by farting and belching are same ? I am having Gas trouble and recent days acid secretion and in endoscopy found that lower end of esophagus had been eroded. Doctor has suggested me to take Omeprazole and Rabiprazole tablets. But I am unable to get cure. Even 4 hours after taking my food I feel like vomiting (due to gas pushing my food upward) and if I vomit I can see the food item in the same form that I ate. for eg. If I take rice , during the vomit also rice is coming out in the same form. I also feel due to excess gas formation , the food is not reaching my stomach. It stays in the food pipe only for several hours. I feel so. I drink good quantity of water. What can I do ? ## and if I vomit I can see the food item i...

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I suffer from severe gerd, was diagnosed about 3yrs ago. I was on nexium but due to availability I changed to pantocid. My question is for how long can one be on either pantocid or nexium? ## Pantocid contains the active ingredient Pantoprazole, which is in the same class as the Esomeprazole in the Nexium, so they are both proton pump inhibitors that are used to reduce the amount of acid produced by the stomach. The length of time for use can vary, depending on the severity of the condition being treated. You should follow your doctor's advice to get the best results. In most cases, they are used for anywhere from 8 to 16 weeks and the effects of using them long-term have not been studied. However, so far, there haven't been any major adverse reports tied to the medications in p...

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What is it prescribed for? ## Altosec contains the active ingredient Omeprazole, it is a proton pump inhibitor that is used to reduce the amount of acid produced by the stomach, to prevent or treat conditions such as: ulcers, heartburn, GERD and gastritis. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, stomach pain and flatulence. Learn more: Are there any other questions or comments?

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I should not be taking NEXIUM if I have a serious liver problem. I can looked it up on the internet! ## Have you discussed it with your doctor? Did they suggest you use Nexium? Nexium contains the active ingredient Esomeprazole, it is used to reduce the amount of acid produced by the stomach to treat or prevent conditions such as heartburn and ulcers. And, while it can affect how certain other medications may be processed by the liver, it doesn't actually list that it shouldn't be taken by those with liver problems. It just says that their daily dosage needs to be carefully adjusted. Learn more:

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what side effects does this have? will i get an upset stomach,diarreah? ## This is an iron supplement, it is used to prevent, or treat anemia, it is also sometimes given to pregnant women to make sure they get enough iron for both themselves and the baby. It may cause some nausea, when you take it, however, rather than diarrhea, iron usually causes constipation. If you have a problem with that, you might need to talk to your doctor about using a stool softener to help. Are there any other questions or comments?

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I found a brown oval bill with a 20 in 1 side only What is it used for? ## Hi Jim, I located your brown oval pill to be Omeprazole (20 mg). Omeprazole is used in the treatment of dyspepsia, peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. For more information about this drug, please refer to the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you.

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Very small white only say L1 on one side, smooth and unmarked on the other. ## From what I am finding, this tablet contains 20mgs of Famotidine, a generic or store brand of Pepcid, this one is commonly sold by Walgreens. It is used to reduce the amount of acid produced by the stomach to treat, or prevent conditions such as heartburn and GERD. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, stomach pain and flatulence. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with?

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