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Glinzo is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Acidity. Glinzo 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 Glinzo. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Glinzo are Diarrhoea. While these are the most often observed Glinzo side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Glinzo are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Glinzo has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Glinzo's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Glinzo can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Glinzo in conditions like Diarrhea (Loose Motions). Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Glinzo contraindications section.
Additionally, Glinzo may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Glinzo is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Glinzo 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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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Glinzo is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Glinzo safe for pregnant women?
Glinzo is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Glinzo safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Glinzo. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Glinzo on the Kidneys?
Glinzo is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Glinzo on the Liver?
Glinzo may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Glinzo on the Heart?
Glinzo is not harmful for the heart.
Glinzo 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 Glinzo unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Glinzo habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Glinzo is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Glinzo. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
There are no side effects of Glinzo, so it is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Glinzo for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Glinzo
Taking Glinzo with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Glinzo
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Glinzo as it can have severe side effects.
No, Glinzo does not cause kidney damage at recommended doses. However, in case of long-term use of Glinzo along with improper kidney function, might cause kidney damage. If you experience discoloration of urine ( symptoms of kidney damage) then immediately inform to doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Glinzo should be taken for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it or take an extra dose on your own. Always follow the instructions of your doctor completely.
Yes, Glinzo is given in combination with itopride. The combination is used for the management of gastro-esophageal reflux disorder (GERD).
Yes, Glinzo is given in combination with domperidone. A fixed-dose combination of [Medicinie] and domperidone is available in the market which is used in the treatment of GERD and other stomach related problems.
No, Glinzo doesn't cause high blood pressure. High blood pressure can be managed by losing some amount of weight, doing some kind of physical activity on a daily basis, eating a healthy diet, reducing sodium in the diet, limiting the amount of alcohol and caffeine, quitting smoking, and taking less stress. If your blood pressure doesn't get controlled, your doctor might start you on a hypertensive drug ( amlodipine, telmisartan etc). Please follow the instructions of your doctor completely.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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