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Floritex Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Acidity, GERD, Peptic Ulcer are some of its major therapeutic uses. Floritex Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Floritex Tablet. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Floritex Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Floritex Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Floritex Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Moderate while nursing. It is important to know if Floritex Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Floritex Tablet related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Floritex Tablet contraindications section.
Besides this, Floritex Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Floritex Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Floritex 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Floritex Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Floritex Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Floritex Tablet is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Floritex Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Floritex Tablet. If you see any side effects, stop taking Floritex Tablet immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Floritex Tablet again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Floritex Tablet on the Kidneys?
Floritex Tablet is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Floritex Tablet on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Floritex Tablet on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Floritex Tablet on the Heart?
You can take Floritex Tablet without any fear of damage to the heart.
Floritex 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 Floritex Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Floritex Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Floritex Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Floritex Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
There are no side effects of Floritex Tablet, so it is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Floritex Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Floritex Tablet
Taking Floritex Tablet with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Floritex Tablet
Consuming Floritex Tablet with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Yes, Floritex Tablet is safe to use, if taken a prescribed amount and duration as advised by your doctor. However, very few side effects are observed such as stomach upset, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, vomiting, and joint pain. If you experience any of the above- mentioned side effects after taking medicine then immediately consult your doctor follow his/her instruction.
Take Floritex Tablet as long as your doctor has recommended you to take it. Do not exceed the prescribed dose. Consult your doctor if there is no symptomatic relief.
Floritex Tablet is not an antacid. It is proton pump inhibitor which reduce the excess acid in the stomach.
Floritex Tablet should be taken 30 - 60 minute before taking any meal. Preferably it should be taken once a day in the morning before breakfast. However, some patient may require to take it twice a day, in this case, 1 tablet should be taken in the morning and 1 tablet in the evening before the meal as directed by the doctor. You are recommended to consult your doctor regarding the exact dosage regime of medicine and follow his/her instruction.
Avoid taking Floritex Tablet with levothyroxine because it delays the absorption of levothyroxine and also effects the efficacy of levothyroxine. Please seek guidance from your doctor regarding taking these two medicines together.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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