Fapan O 40mg/4mg Tablet

Short Description

Fapan O 40mg/4mg Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat nausea and vomiting, prescribed by a doctor.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Fapan O 40mg/4mg Tablet is a combination of Pantoprazole and Ondansetron, used to treat nausea and vomiting. It should be taken on an empty stomach, preferably at a fixed time each day. Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without consulting your doctor. If you vomit within one hour of taking a dose, take another dose and avoid heavy meals throughout the day. Inform your doctor if you have any liver disease as the dose may need adjustment. Common side effects include constipation, stomach pain, fatigue, headache, flatulence, and flushing of the skin. These are usually temporary and resolve on their own. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or bother you. This medicine may cause diarrhea, so drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. Consult your doctor if you experience watery diarrhea with fever or persistent stomach pain. Dizziness and sleepiness may also occur, so avoid driving or activities requiring mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.

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. Fapan O 40mg/4mg Tablet is to be taken on an empty stomach.

Side Effects

Constipation Stomach pain Fatigue Headache Flatulence Flushing of skin

Fapan O 40mg/4mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Pantoprazole and Ondansetron. Pantoprazole reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes, while Ondansetron blocks the actions of chemicals in the brain that can trigger nausea and vomiting.

Take it one hour before a meal, preferably in the morning. If you vomit within one hour of taking a dose, take another dose. Avoid heavy meals and sip water regularly while taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you get watery diarrhea, fever, or stomach pain that does not go away.