Prevocid

Prevocid 40mg Tablet is used for the treatment of peptic ulcer disease, reflux esophagitis or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Prevocid 40mg Tablet prevents acidity associated with use of painkillers. It works by reducing the amount of acid made by your stomach and thus relieves your symptoms.

You should start to feel better within 2 to 3 days. It may take up to 4 weeks for Prevocid 40mg Tablet to work properly so you may still have some symptoms during this time.

Yes, Prevocid 40mg Tablet is relatively safe. Most of the people who take Prevocid 40mg Tablet do not get a side effect. It is advised to be taken as directed by the doctor for maximum benefits.

Prevocid 40mg Tablet is usually prescribed for short-term use only. However, if the need arises, such as for treating peptic ulcer disease, Zollinger-Ellison (ZE) syndrome, etc. Prevocid 40mg Tablet may be prescribed for a long-term duration as well. Long-term use may carry an increased risk for side effects and must be discussed with the doctor. Please use Prevocid 40mg Tablet as advised by your doctor and under their supervision.

If Prevocid 40mg Tablet is used for more than 3 months, certain long-term side effects may be seen. The most important of these is low magnesium levels in your blood which may make you feel tired, confused, dizzy, or shaky. You may also have muscle twitches or irregular heartbeat. If the use is further prolonged for more than a year, you may have an increased risk of bone fractures, stomach infections, and vitamin B12 deficiency. Vitamin B12 deficiency can make you anemic, as a result of which you may feel more tired, weak, or pale. Additionally, you may have palpitations, shortness of breath, lightheadedness, indigestion, loss of appetite, flatulence (gas), or nerve problems such as numbness, tingling, and problem in walking.

Usually, Prevocid 40mg Tablet is taken once a day, first thing in the morning. If you take Prevocid 40mg Tablet twice a day, take 1 dose in the morning and 1 dose in the evening. The tablets should be swallowed whole (remember not to be chewed or crushed) and taken at least 1 hour before a meal with some water.

If you have been taking Prevocid 40mg Tablet for a long time. Stopping it abruptly may lead to increased acid production, thereby worsening your symptoms. Therefore, you must discuss any dose changes or if you wish to come off Prevocid 40mg Tablet.