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Duopep is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Duopep depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Duopep 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 Duopep is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Duopep safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Duopep safely.
Is the use of Duopep safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Duopep. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Duopep on the Kidneys?
Duopep is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Duopep on the Liver?
Duopep has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Duopep on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Duopep for the heart.
Duopep 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 Duopep unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Duopep habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Duopep has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Duopep, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Duopep can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Duopep does not show any kind of adverse effect.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Duopep is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Duopep
Taking Duopep with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Duopep
Taking Duopep with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Duopep is a brand name of pantoprazole. It is a prescription medicine that belongs to the class of drug called proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It is mainly used for the short-term treatment of peptic ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GRED), Zollinger Ellison syndrome and other acidity related stomach problems. It is also used for the treatment of duodenal ulcer and heartburn.
Take Duopep as long as your doctor has recommended you to take it. Do not exceed the prescribed dose. Consult your doctor if there is no symptomatic relief.
Yes, Duopep can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform and consult your doctor if you are having severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Avoid taking Duopep with levothyroxine because it delays the absorption of levothyroxine and also effects the efficacy of levothyroxine. Please seek guidance from your doctor regarding taking these two medicines together.
Yes, Duopep helps in the preventing and healing the ulcer. It is one of the main uses of this drug. However, your doctor may also suggest other medicines to heal stomach ulcers completely.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 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
