Topcid 20 Tablet

Short Description

Topcid 20 Tablet is an antacid that reduces the amount of acid produced by your stomach, used to treat and prevent heartburn, indigestion, and stomach ulcers.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Topcid 20 Tablet is a histamine H2 receptor antagonist that works by reducing the acid produced in the stomach, relieving acid-related indigestion and heartburn. It is commonly prescribed to prevent stomach ulcers and heartburn caused due to the use of painkillers. The medicine must be taken in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. This medicine should relieve indigestion and heartburn within a few hours. If the symptoms persist or get worse even after 14 days of treatment, you should consult your doctor immediately.

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. Topcid 20 Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side Effects

Headache Dizziness Drowsiness Diarrhea Constipation

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Topcid 20 Tablet.

Breastfeeding Warning

Topcid 20 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

Topcid 20 Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Interacting Medicines

Efafirenz Nevirapine Acarbose Atazanavir

Topcid 20 Tablet is a histamine H2 receptor antagonist that works by reducing the acid produced in the stomach, relieving acid-related indigestion and heartburn.

Topcid 20 Tablet is a well-tolerated and safe medicine with a very low incidence of side effects. Take it with or without food. If you are also taking other medications to treat acidity (e.g. antacid), take them 2 hours before or after taking Topcid 20 Tablet. Avoid taking soft drinks, citrus fruits like orange and lemon, which can irritate the stomach and increase acid secretion. Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after taking Topcid 20 Tablet for 2 weeks as you may be suffering from some other problems.