Proloc-XT Tablet

Acidity | Heartburn | Stomach ulcers

In Acidity Proloc-XT Tablet relieves excessive acidity in your stomach which prevents heartburn and indigestion. Usually, it is used along with other medicines for management of your condition. Continue taking it for as long as the doctor may advise you to. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it. Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated. In Heartburn Heartburn is a burning feeling in your chest caused by stomach acids travelling back up towards your throat and mouth (acid reflux). Proloc-XT Tablet improves the movement of food in the stomach and helps prevent heartburn. You should take it exactly as it is prescribed or as it says on the label for it to be effective. Some simple lifestyle changes can help stop or reduce heartburn. Think about what foods trigger heartburn and try to avoid them; eat smaller, more frequent meals; try to lose weight if you are overweight and try to find ways to relax. Do not eat within 3 to 4 hours of going to bed. In Stomach ulcers Stomach ulcers are painful sores that develop in the inner lining of the stomach or gut (intestine). Proloc-XT Tablet reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes which prevents further damage to the ulcer as it heals naturally. You may be given other medicines along with this medicine depending on what caused the ulcer. You need to keep taking Proloc-XT Tablet as prescribed by the doctor for it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you're worried about them. ['Diarrhea, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Vomiting, Flatulence, Dizziness, Joint pain, Fever, Rash']

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Proloc-XT Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Proloc-XT Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Pantoprazole and Zinc Carnosine which treat acidity, heartburn and stomach ulcers. Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps relieve acid-related indigestion and heartburn. Zinc Carnosine is a nutritional supplement which speeds up the healing of ulcers in stomach and intestine.

Alcohol

CAUTION - Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Proloc-XT Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Proloc-XT Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Proloc-XT Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether Proloc-XT Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Proloc-XT Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Proloc-XT Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Proloc-XT Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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