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Fritopan is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Acidity, GERD, Peptic Ulcer. The alternative uses of Fritopan have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Fritopan depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Fritopan as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Fritopan normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Fritopan's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Fritopan's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Fritopan contraindications section.
Additionally, Fritopan may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Fritopan, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Fritopan 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 Fritopan is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Fritopan safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Fritopan without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Fritopan safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Fritopan. Immediately discontinue Fritopan if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Fritopan on the Kidneys?
Fritopan is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Fritopan on the Liver?
Fritopan has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Fritopan on the Heart?
You can take Fritopan without any fear of damage to the heart.
Fritopan 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 Fritopan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Fritopan habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Fritopan is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Fritopan. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
There are no side effects of Fritopan, so it is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Fritopan cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Fritopan
Taking Fritopan with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Fritopan
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Fritopan as it can have severe side effects.
This is because long-term use of Fritopan can cause Vitamin B12 deficiency. Stomach acids help in the absorption of Vitamin B 12, and this drug suppresses stomach acids which are required for the absorption of vitamin B12. Hence patients taking [medicine] for a long time have Vitamin B12 deficiency. To replenish Vitamin B12 in your body your doctor prescribes this vitamin along with this medicine.
Yes, Fritopan can be taken with sucralfate, take it at least 30 minutes before consuming sucralfate. If you experience any unwanted side effects after taking these two medicines at the same time then inform the doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
Avoid taking Fritopan 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.
Fritopan 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.
Fritopan should be taken 30 - 60 minute before taking any meal. Preferably it should be taken once a day in the morning before breakfast. However, some patient may require to take it twice a day, in this case, 1 tablet should be taken in the morning and 1 tablet in the evening before the meal as directed by the doctor. You are recommended to consult your doctor regarding the exact dosage regime of medicine and follow his/her instruction.
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
