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Wrespan 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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Is the use of Wrespan safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Wrespan in pregnant women.
Is the use of Wrespan safe during breastfeeding?
Wrespan can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Wrespan on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Wrespan on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Wrespan on the Liver?
Wrespan is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Wrespan on the Heart?
Using Wrespan does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Wrespan 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 Wrespan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Wrespan habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Wrespan has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Wrespan. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Wrespan is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Wrespan for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Wrespan
Taking Wrespan with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Wrespan
Taking Wrespan with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Wrespan is not an antacid. It is proton pump inhibitor which reduce the excess acid in the stomach.
Yes, Wrespan can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform and consult your doctor if you are having severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Yes, Wrespan can be taken with sucralfate, take it at least 30 minutes before consuming sucralfate. If you experience any unwanted side effects after taking these two medicines at the same time then inform the doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
Rarely Wrespan causes weight gain or loss. However, If you feel your weight is fluctuating after taking this medicine then inform the doctor right away and follow his/her instructions.
This is because long-term use of Wrespan can cause Vitamin B12 deficiency. Stomach acids help in the absorption of Vitamin B 12, and this drug suppresses stomach acids which are required for the absorption of vitamin B12. Hence patients taking [medicine] for a long time have Vitamin B12 deficiency. To replenish Vitamin B12 in your body your doctor prescribes this vitamin along with this medicine.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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