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Zegecid 40 Mg Oral Suspension, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Suspension. It is primarily used for the treatment of Acidity, Peptic Ulcer, GERD. The alternative uses of Zegecid 40 Mg Oral Suspension have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Zegecid 40 Mg Oral Suspension depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Zegecid 40 Mg Oral Suspension as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Zegecid 40 Mg Oral Suspension go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Zegecid 40 Mg Oral Suspension is Mild for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Zegecid 40 Mg Oral Suspension's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Zegecid 40 Mg Oral Suspension are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Zegecid 40 Mg Oral Suspension with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Zegecid 40 Mg Oral Suspension is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Zegecid 40 Mg Oral Suspension 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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Zegecid 40 Mg Oral Suspension is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Zegecid 40 Mg Oral Suspension safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Zegecid.
Is the use of Zegecid 40 Mg Oral Suspension safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Zegecid. If you see any side effects, stop taking Zegecid immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Zegecid again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Zegecid 40 Mg Oral Suspension on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Zegecid on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Zegecid 40 Mg Oral Suspension on the Liver?
Zegecid may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Zegecid 40 Mg Oral Suspension on the Heart?
Zegecid is rarely harmful for the heart.
Zegecid 40 Mg Oral Suspension 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 Zegecid 40 Mg Oral Suspension unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zegecid 40 Mg Oral Suspension habit forming or addictive?
Zegecid 40 Mg Oral Suspension is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Zegecid 40 Mg Oral Suspension as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Zegecid 40 Mg Oral Suspension should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Zegecid 40 Mg Oral Suspension for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Zegecid 40 Mg Oral Suspension
It is safe to take Zegecid 40 Mg Oral Suspension with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zegecid 40 Mg Oral Suspension
Consuming Zegecid 40 Mg Oral Suspension with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Yes, you can take Zegecid with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions are seen when taking these two medicines together. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. If you experience any side effects after consuming these two medicines together, please inform the doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Rarely Zegecid causes dementia. However, if you experience dementia after taking this medicine then inform to doctor right away and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, you can take Zegecid with ranitidine, both medicines work to reduce the acid secretion in the stomach and help to relieve from acidity, heartburn, and other stomach problem caused by acid. No, known interactions are seen between them when taking them together. However, it is best to consult a doctor before taking these two medicines at the same time.
Yes, Zegecid causes dizziness, if taken for a long time, for example, more than 1 year. If this medicine has been taken for a long time it can lower the magnesium level in the blood, which can cause dizziness. However, do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Discontinuation of Zegecid on your own can cause harmful effects on your body. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor before discontinuing medicine on your own.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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