Proton ingredients
Proton drug contains the active substance "omeprazole", a proton pump inhibitor, which helps reduce stomach acid secretion and treat oesophageal reflux.
Proton uses
Proton is used to treat:
Gastroesophageal reflux symptoms, such as heartburn.
Gastric ulcers.
Duodenal ulcers
Erosive oesophagitis.
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome or diseases that cause increased gastric acid secretion.
Helicobacter pylori.
Proton 20 mg dosage
The usual dosage is one 20 mg tablet per day.
The drug is not used for more than two weeks without consulting a doctor.
When does the Proton effect begin?
It can take 1 - 4 days for the drug to become effective in relieving symptoms.
Proton side effects
Proton may cause some side effects, such as:
headache.
Diarrhea.
Nausea and vomiting.
Bloating.
dizziness.
Constipation.
osteoporosis.
Vitamin B12 deficiency with prolonged use.
Proton contraindications
Proton is not used in the case of:
Allergy to drug ingredients.
Take HIV medications.
Use precautions
The doctor should be consulted before taking Proton, especially in the case of:
Difficulty swallowing.
Heartburn lasts for more than 3 months.
Blood in stool or black stool.
Unexplained weight loss.
Low levels of magnesium in the blood.
osteoporosis.
Frequent chest pain, heartburn, wheezes.
The drug may increase the risk of hip, wrist, or vertebrae fracture while taking it for a long time, or taking it more than once a day.
Does proton harm pregnant?
A doctor should be consulted before taking Proton during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown that he may carry some risks. There are no human studies on the effect of the drug during pregnancy yet.
Proton and lactation
The drug may travel through breast milk to the infant, so the doctor should be consulted before taking Proton during the breastfeeding period.
Drug interactions
Be careful before taking proton along with any other medication, especially:
HIV medications.
Antibiotics.
Methotrexate.
Anticoagulants, such as clopidogrel.
Diuretics.