Vilflux IT 20 mg/150 mg Tablet

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux) | Peptic ulcer disease

In Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic (long-term) condition in which there is an excess production of acid in the stomach. Vilflux IT 20 mg/150 mg Tablet reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes and relieves the pain associated with heartburn and acid reflux. You should take it exactly as it is prescribed for it to be effective. Some simple lifestyle changes can help reduce the symptoms of GERD. 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 3-4 hours of going to bed. In Peptic ulcer disease Peptic ulcer disease is a condition in which painful sores or ulcers develop in the inner lining of the stomach or gut (intestine). Vilflux IT 20 mg/150 mg 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 the medicine as it is prescribed 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, Constipation, Headache, Dizziness, Flatulence, Weakness, Flu-like symptoms, Increased saliva production']

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. Vilflux IT 20 mg/150 mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Vilflux IT 20 mg/150 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Rabeprazole and Itopride. Rabeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps in the relief of acid-related indigestion and heartburn. Itopride is a prokinetic which works on the region in the brain that controls vomiting. It also acts on the upper digestive tract to increase the movement of the stomach and intestines, allowing food to move more easily through the stomach.

Alcohol

CAUTION - Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Vilflux IT 20 mg/150 mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Vilflux IT 20 mg/150 mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Vilflux IT 20 mg/150 mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE - Vilflux IT 20 mg/150 mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Vilflux IT 20 mg/150 mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION - Vilflux IT 20 mg/150 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Vilflux IT 20 mg/150 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Vilflux IT 20 mg/150 mg 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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