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Topcid 40 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. Secondary and off-label uses of Topcid 40 Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Topcid 40 Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. 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.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Topcid 40 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Topcid 40 Tablet 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.
In addition, Topcid 40 Tablet's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Topcid 40 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Topcid 40 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Topcid 40 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Topcid 40 Tablet is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Topcid 40 Tablet 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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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Topcid 40 Tablet is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Topcid 40 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Topcid without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Topcid 40 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Topcid is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Topcid 40 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Topcid rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Topcid 40 Tablet on the Liver?
Topcid may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Topcid 40 Tablet on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Topcid for the heart.
Topcid 40 Tablet 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 Topcid 40 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Topcid 40 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Topcid 40 Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Topcid 40 Tablet since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Topcid 40 Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Topcid 40 Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Topcid 40 Tablet
It is safe to take Topcid 40 Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Topcid 40 Tablet
Consuming Topcid 40 Tablet with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Yes, Topcid is used to treat gastritis. It helps by preventing the excess acid secretion in the stomach and relieve the gastritis symptoms like stomach pain, stomach inflammation, and acid reflux.
No, Topcid is not an antacid. It belongs to the group of medicine called H2- receptor blocker which blocks the excess acid secretion in the stomach while antacid only neutralized the stomach acid by coating the stomach.
Avoid smoking when you are taking Topcid. As per clinical studies, the effectiveness of Topcid is lower in smokers as compared to non-smokers. Moreover, smoking may increase the acid secretion which can cause stomach problem.
Take Topcid 1-2 times in a day or as advised by your doctor. It has to be taken 15 - 60 minute before the meal. Do not take more than 2 tablets in a day unless recommended by the doctor.
Topcid contain famotidine. It works blocking certain receptors in the stomach (H2 receptors) which prevents the excessive secretion of stomach acid from gastric parietal cells. Hence in this way, Topcid promotes healing of stomach ulcer and provides relief in acid reflux and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Pepcid® (Famotidine)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 650
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 641-643
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