Topcid 40 Tablet Information
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 Benefits & Uses
Topcid 40 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
Topcid 40 Tablet 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 |
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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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Topcid 40 Tablet Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Topcid 40 Tablet is used -
Moderate
- Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Mild
- Headache
- Diarrhoea
- Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Topcid 40 Tablet Related Warnings
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Is the use of Topcid 40 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Topcid is safe to take during pregnancy.
Safe -
Is the use of Topcid 40 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Topcid does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
Safe -
What is the effect of Topcid 40 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Topcid may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
Mild -
What is the effect of Topcid 40 Tablet on the Liver?
Topcid is rarely harmful for the liver.
Mild -
What is the effect of Topcid 40 Tablet on the Heart?
You can take Topcid without any fear of damage to the heart.
Safe
Severe Interaction of Topcid 40 Tablet with Other Drugs
Topcid 40 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Topcid 40 Tablet Contraindications
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 -
- Kidney Disease
- Liver Disease
- Smoking Addiction
- Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Frequently asked Questions about Topcid 40 Tablet
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Is this Topcid 40 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Topcid 40 Tablet is addictive.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Topcid 40 Tablet will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Safe -
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Topcid 40 Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Topcid 40 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
No
Topcid 40 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Topcid 40 Tablet
Taking Topcid 40 Tablet with food is safe.
Safe -
Interaction between Alcohol and Topcid 40 Tablet
Consuming Topcid 40 Tablet with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Severe
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This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 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
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
