Peptard It: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Peptard It Information

Peptard It is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Capsule. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Acidity, Heartburn. The alternative uses of Peptard It have also been explained below.

The right dosage of Peptard It 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.

Peptard It also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Dizziness, Diarrhoea. Normally, these side effects of Peptard It 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 Peptard It has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Peptard It's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Peptard It is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Diarrhea (Loose Motions) as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Peptard It have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Peptard It may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Peptard It is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Peptard It Benefits & Uses
Peptard It Dosage & How to Take
Peptard It Side Effects
Peptard It Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Peptard It with Other Drugs
Peptard It Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Peptard It
Peptard It Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Peptard It Benefits & Uses

Peptard It is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Acidity (Read More - Home remedies for acidity)
Heartburn

Other Benefits

Zollinger Ellison syndrome
Gastritis
Peptic Ulcer
Stomach Gas
GERD
Indigestion (Read More - Home Remedies for Indigestion)

Peptard It Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Zollinger Ellison syndrome Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Capsule Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 8 weeks Special Instructions: strength 20 mg rabeprazole and 150 mg itopride
Geriatric	Disease: Zollinger Ellison syndrome Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Capsule Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 8 weeks Special Instructions: strength 20 mg rabeprazole and 150 mg itopride

Peptard It Related Warnings

Is the use of Peptard It safe for pregnant women?

The effects of Peptard IT on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.

Unknown
Is the use of Peptard It safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Peptard IT for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Peptard It on the Kidneys?

Information about safety of Peptard IT for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Peptard It on the Liver?

Side effects of Peptard IT on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.

Unknown
What is the effect of Peptard It on the Heart?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Peptard IT on heart. So it is not known whether taking Peptard IT will cause side effects on heart or not.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Peptard It with Other Drugs

Peptard It should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Amlodipine

Valsartan

Codeine

Losartan

Peptard It Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Peptard It unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Peptard It

Is this Peptard It habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Peptard It is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Peptard It as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Peptard It is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Peptard It is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Peptard It Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Peptard It

You can take Peptard It with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Peptard It

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Peptard It with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Peptard It

Question about 5 years ago

Does Peptard IT cause high blood pressure?

Dr. Vinod Verma MBBS , Diabetology

No, Peptard IT 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Peptard IT cause hair loss?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Rarely, Peptard IT causes hair loss. This is a reversible side effect of Peptard IT, the problem goes away after discontinuation of this drug. For partial hair loss, you are advised to use hair tonic and discuss with your doctor about a better treatment option for hair loss.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Peptard IT safe to use?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Peptard IT is safe to take as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. However, in some people, it may produce some side effects like a headache, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, vomiting, sore throat and gas. If you suffer from any side effects, please inform your doctor immediately.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Peptard IT given with itopride?

Dr. Faisal Mukhtar MBBS, PG Dip, DNB , Ophthalmology

Yes, Peptard IT is given in combination with itopride. The combination is used for the management of gastro-esophageal reflux disorder (GERD).

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Peptard IT an antibiotic?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

No, Peptard IT is not an antibiotic. It belongs to the group of medications called proton pump inhibitor which blocks the excessive acid secretion in the stomach while antibiotics are the medicine that prevents and treats the infection caused by bacteria.