Pylobis Tablet
Salt Composition
Colloidal bismuth subcitrate (120mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Pylobis Tablet helps to treat ulcers in the stomach and intestines and is also used in combination with other medicines for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori infections.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Pylobis Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken at the same time each day to get the most benefit. Your symptoms may get better after a short time but do not stop taking it until you have finished a full course of treatment, even if you feel well. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive, and the infection may come back. The medicine is generally safe to use; however, you might experience nausea and vomiting as a side effect. If these side effects bother you or do not go away, your doctor may suggest ways of preventing or reducing them. Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.
Directions for Use
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. Pylobis Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Information
Side Effects
Nausea Vomiting
Breastfeeding Warning
Consult your doctor before taking Pylobis Tablet if you are breastfeeding.
Pregnancy Warning
Consult your doctor before taking Pylobis Tablet if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
How it works
Pylobis Tablet is believed to work by several methods. It increases mucus glycoprotein secretion and may also bind to the gastric mucus layer to act as a diffusion barrier to HCl. It is also known to have a cytoprotective effect and enhances mucosal secretion of prostaglandins and bicarbonate.
Quick Tips
Pylobis Tablet is used for the treatment of stomach ulcers. Inform your doctor if you have any other gastrointestinal disorders before taking Pylobis Tablet. Pylobis Tablet might cause temporary and harmless darkening of the tongue and/or black stool. Do not panic, just inform your doctor. Have plenty of fluid while taking Pylobis Tablet, particularly with the bedtime dose. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to become, or breastfeeding.
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