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Vilflux It is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Acidity, Heartburn. The alternative uses of Vilflux It have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Vilflux It. 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.
Vilflux It also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Dizziness, Diarrhoea. Usually, these side effects of Vilflux It 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.
Vilflux It's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. It is important to know if Vilflux It has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Vilflux It related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Diarrhea (Loose Motions) must refrain from the use of Vilflux It since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Vilflux It are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Vilflux It have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Vilflux It is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Vilflux It 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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Vilflux It is used -
Common
Is the use of Vilflux It safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Vilflux It for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Vilflux It safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Vilflux It for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Vilflux It on the Kidneys?
Information about safety of Vilflux It for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Vilflux It on the Liver?
Information about safety of Vilflux It for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Vilflux It on the Heart?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Vilflux It on the heart, information on safety of Vilflux It for the heart is unavailable.
Vilflux It 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 Vilflux It unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Vilflux It habit forming or addictive?
Vilflux It does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Vilflux It. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Vilflux It only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Vilflux It is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Vilflux It
Taking Vilflux It with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Vilflux It
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Vilflux It with alcohol.
Yes, Vilflux It is given in combination with itopride. The combination is used for the management of gastro-esophageal reflux disorder (GERD).
Yes, Vilflux It may cause gas. It is a common side effect of this drug. If you experience excessive gas formation in the stomach after consuming this drug then inform to doctor right away without further delay.
Rarely, Vilflux It causes hair loss. This is a reversible side effect of Vilflux 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.
No, Vilflux 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.
Yes, Vilflux It use is associated with the development of diarrhea. This might be related to an infection caused by Clostridium difficile. If you experience severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine, inform the doctor right away without further delay. In addition, one must take a lot of electrolytes and fluids for preventing dehydration. Taking an anti-diarrheal medication may also help.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
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Package leaflet [Internet]: RABEPRAZOLE. Accord Healthcare Limited
