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Top S is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Acidity, GERD, Peptic Ulcer. Secondary and off-label uses of Top S have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Top S is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Top S can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Top S are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Top S has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Top S related warnings talks about Top S's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Top S have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Top S have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Top S, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Top S is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Top S is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Top S safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Top S in pregnant women.
Is the use of Top S safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Top S. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Top S on the Kidneys?
Top S is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Top S on the Liver?
Top S is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Top S on the Heart?
Top S is not harmful for the heart.
Top S should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Top S unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Top S habit forming or addictive?
Top S does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Top S, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Top S can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
There are no side effects of Top S, so it is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Top S for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Top S
You can take Top S with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Top S
Taking Top S with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Top S works by blocking the action of the enzyme in the wall of a stomach which is responsible for acid production in the stomach. By blocking the enzyme, the production of acid is decreased, and this helps to relieve the stomach from acidity, heartburn, GERD, stomach ulcer and other acidity related stomach problem.
Discontinuation of Top S on your own can cause rebound effects. So, it advisable to take this drug as directed by the doctor and do not discontinue medicine on your own.
Yes, Top S can be taken with Zantac. Both medicines work by reducing the acid secretion in the stomach which helps in relieving acidity. No harmful drug interactions have been reported between them. However, please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Yes, Top S causes bloating. It is a common side effect of this drug. If you experience unpleasant effects after consuming this drug then inform to doctor right away without further delay.
Yes, Top S can cause diarrhea. However, diarrhea could be a sign of a contracted infection too. If you experience severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine, inform the doctor light away without further delay.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Protonix (pantoprazole sodium)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 653
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 984-986