What is Peptazole?
A drug containing the active substance lansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor, which helps reduce stomach acid secretion and treat Gastroesophageal reflux.
Peptazol uses
Peptazole is used to treat:
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Gastroesophageal reflux.
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stomach ulcers.
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heartburn.
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Erosive oesophagitis.
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Zollinger Ellison syndrome or diseases that increase the secretion of stomach acid.
Peptazole for gastric ulcers
Peptazole helps treat gastric ulcers, helping to reduce gastric acid secretion, preventing aggravation of ulcers.
Peptazole tablets how many times a day?
The appropriate dose of Peptazole tablets varies depending on the patient's condition, and it is preferable to consult a doctor to determine them. The usual dose includes:
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For indigestion: 30 mg (1 tablet) per day.
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Oesophageal reflux: 30 mg (1 tablet) per day.
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Stomach ulcers: 30 mg (1 tablet) per day.
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Zollinger Ellison syndrome: 60 - 120 mg (2 - 4 tablets) per day.
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The dose is lowered when using the drug for children or older people with liver problems.
Peptazole side effects
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Nausea.
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Abdominal pain.
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Constipation.
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headache.
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Vitamin B12 deficiency, taking the drug for more than 3 years.
Peptazole contraindications
Peptazole is not used for allergies to its ingredients.
Use precautions
The doctor should be consulted before taking Peptazole, especially in the case of:
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liver disease.
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lupus.
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Low levels of magnesium in the blood.
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osteoporosis.
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Pregnancy and lactation.
Are Peptazole pills safe for the pregnant?
It is not usually recommended to take Peptazole during pregnancy, especially with little information available about its use during pregnancy, but the doctor may recommend other drugs proven safe to use during pregnancy.
Peptazole and lactation
The doctor should be consulted before taking Peptazole during the lactation period.
Drug interactions
The doctor should be consulted before taking Peptazole along with any other medication, especially:
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Heart medications.
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Antifungal.
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HIV medications.
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Epilepsy drugs.
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Anticoagulants.
