Captiva D 10mg/20mg Tablet

Short Description

Captiva D 10mg/20mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux), dyspepsia (indigestion), and gastritis.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Captiva D 10mg/20mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Domperidone and Pantoprazole. Domperidone is a prokinetic which works on the upper digestive tract to increase the movement of the stomach and intestines allowing the food to move more easily through the stomach. Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) which works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps in the relief of acid-related indigestion and heartburn.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Captiva D 10mg/20mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Captiva D 10mg/20mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Captiva D 10mg/20mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Pregnancy Warning

Captiva D 10mg/20mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Captiva D 10mg/20mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Domperidone and Pantoprazole. Domperidone is a prokinetic which works on the upper digestive tract to increase the movement of the stomach and intestines allowing the food to move more easily through the stomach. Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) which works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps in the relief of acid-related indigestion and heartburn.

Take Captiva D 10mg/20mg Tablet one hour before the meal preferably in the morning. Inform your doctor if you get watery diarrhea Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after taking Captiva D 10mg/20mg Tablet for 14 days Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after taking Captiva D 10mg/20mg Tablet for 14 days Long-term use of Captiva D 10mg/20mg Tablet can cause weak bones and a deficiency of minerals such as magnesium. Take adequate dietary intake of calcium and magnesium or their supplements as prescribed by your doctor. Incorporate the following lifestyle changes in order to prevent acidity and heartburn: Make sure you eat regular meals and drink plenty of water. Avoid spicy and fatty fried food. Lose weight if you are obese. If you are a smoker, consider giving up. Don't drink too much alcohol. Don't go to bed immediately after taking a meal. Sit in a relaxed position for some time for better digestion.