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Alwel is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Peptic Ulcer, Acidity are some of its major therapeutic uses. Alwel also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Alwel. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Alwel can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Alwel go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Alwel's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Alwel related warnings talks about Alwel's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Alwel are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Alwel may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Alwel is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Alwel 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
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Is the use of Alwel safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Alwel on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Alwel safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Alwel in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Alwel is unavailable.
What is the effect of Alwel on the Kidneys?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Alwel on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Alwel will cause side effects on kidney or not.
What is the effect of Alwel on the Liver?
Information about safety of Alwel for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Alwel on the Heart?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Alwel on heart. So it is not known whether taking Alwel will cause side effects on heart or not.
Alwel should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alwel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alwel habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Alwel is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Alwel, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Alwel can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Alwel only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Alwel in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Alwel
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Alwel, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alwel
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Alwel with alcohol will be.
No, Alwel should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Alwel is a brand name of Ilaprazole and it is available in the form of capsule and tablets. It is an anti-ulcer drug that belongs to the class known as proton pump inhibitors. Alwel is a prescription drug that is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and peptic ulcer.
Take Alwel as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Take Alwel before food or as advised by your doctor.
No, Alwel is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to take for this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
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