Profast 40mg Tablet

Short Description

Profast 40mg Tablet is a medicine that reduces the amount of acid produced in your stomach. It is used for treating acid-related diseases of the stomach and intestine such as heartburn, acid reflux, peptic ulcer disease, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Profast 40mg Tablet is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which in turn relieves acid-related indigestion and heartburn. It is used to treat acid-related diseases of the stomach and intestine such as heartburn, acid reflux, peptic ulcer disease, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. It is also used to prevent stomach ulcers and acidity that may be seen with the prolonged use of painkillers.

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. Profast 40mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Side Effects

Nausea Vomiting Headache Dizziness Flatulence Diarrhea Stomach pain

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Profast 40mg Tablet.

Breastfeeding Warning

Profast 40mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Profast 40mg 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.

Interacting Medicines

Atazanavir Cilostazol Indinavir Nelfinavir

Profast 40mg Tablet is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which in turn relieves acid-related indigestion and heartburn.

Take it 1 hour before a meal Take it preferably in the morning Avoid excessive intake of carbonated beverages/soft drinks Avoid citrus juices Avoid fried food Avoid caffeinated beverages like tea and coffee Avoid alcohol and smoking Avoid eating late at night or before bedtime Inform your doctor if you get watery diarrhea Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after taking it for 14 days Long-term use of Profast 40mg Tablet can cause weak bones and a deficiency of minerals such as magnesium