Pepzen Information

Pepzen is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Pain, Swelling are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Pepzen have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Pepzen. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Pepzen as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Pepzen normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

In addition, Pepzen's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Pepzen related warnings talks about Pepzen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other contraindications of Pepzen have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Pepzen may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Pepzen is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

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

Pepzen Benefits & Uses

Pepzen is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Rheumatic Disorder
Cough
Gout (Read More - Home remedies for gout pain)
Bronchitis

Pepzen 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: Pain Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Pepzen Related Warnings

Is the use of Pepzen safe for pregnant women?

Pepzen may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Pepzen, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Pepzen safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Pepzen. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Pepzen on the Kidneys?

Pepzen may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Pepzen on the Liver?

Pepzen has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Pepzen on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Pepzen on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Pepzen with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Aspirin

Heparin

Clopidogrel

Warfarin

Pepzen Contraindications

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

Drug Allergy
Blood Clotting Disorders
Bleeding

Frequently asked Questions about Pepzen

Is this Pepzen habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Pepzen.

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

Pepzen will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Pepzen only on doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Pepzen for mental disorders.

No

Pepzen Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Pepzen

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Pepzen with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Pepzen

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

Unknown