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Pepsigard Junior is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Syrup. It is primarily used for the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. Pepsigard Junior 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 Pepsigard Junior. 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.
Common side effects of Pepsigard Junior include Constipation. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Pepsigard Junior as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Pepsigard Junior go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Pepsigard Junior is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Pepsigard Junior has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Pepsigard Junior related warnings section.
Pepsigard Junior can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Pepsigard Junior in conditions like Diabetes. Some other conditions that can be affected by Pepsigard Junior are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Pepsigard Junior have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Pepsigard Junior is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Pepsigard Junior 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 Pepsigard Junior is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Pepsigard Junior safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Pepsigard Junior will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Pepsigard Junior safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Pepsigard Junior for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Pepsigard Junior on the Kidneys?
Pepsigard Junior rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Pepsigard Junior on the Liver?
Pepsigard Junior is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Pepsigard Junior on the Heart?
You can take Pepsigard Junior without any fear of damage to the heart.
Pepsigard Junior should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pepsigard Junior unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pepsigard Junior habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Pepsigard Junior is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Pepsigard Junior you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Pepsigard Junior is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Pepsigard Junior in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Pepsigard Junior
Taking Pepsigard Junior with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pepsigard Junior
Information about the interaction of Pepsigard Junior and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Pepsigard Junior contains sucralfate that works by forming a protective coating in the gastrointestinal lining that protects it against stomach acid, pepsin, and bile acid salts which allows the ulcer to heal.
Yes, Pepsigard Junior might help with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) but there is insufficient scientific data available for its use in IBS. Since it is a prescription drug you are advised to not take it by yourself.
Yes, Pepsigard Junior might cause gas (flatulence). It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind gas is unknown. If you are experiencing excessive gas trouble after taking this drug then you are advised to take an antiflatulent drug such as simethicone.
Yes, Pepsigard Junior might cause drowsiness. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you experience drowsiness after taking this drug, then you are advised to not drive any vehicle or operate any machinery to avoid accidental injury.
Yes, you can take Pepsigard Junior with ranitidine. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, you are advised to take ranitidine 30 minutes before taking Pepsigard Junior.
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; Carafate
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 656-657
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1154-1155
