Gepan 40mg Tablet
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Description
Gepan tablet is a medicine used to reduce acid production in the stomach. It is used to treat ulcers and acid reflux disease or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It contains pantoprazole as an active ingredient. It reduces the amount of acid produced in the stomach by blocking a pump called the proton pump in the stomach wall responsible for acid formation.
Gepan tablet should be taken on an empty stomach as prescribed by a doctor. Along with taking medicine on time making certain lifestyle modifications can help you manage your acidity problem better. Try eating smaller meals, eating slowly, avoiding overeating and lying down immediately after having a meal, limiting alcohol intake, avoiding smoking and maintaining a healthy weight; consult your doctor to understand what works best for you.
Product Summary
| Offer Price | ₹31.26 |
| You Save | ₹13.40 (30% on MRP) |
| Contains | Pantoprazole(40.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Ulcer, acid reflux disease |
| Side effects | Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain and constipation |
| Therapy | ANTACID |
Uses
Gepan tablet is used for the treatment of ulcer and acid reflux disease or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to pantoprazole or similar medicines or other ingredients of Gepan tablet.
- Do not consume this medicine if you are taking rilpivirine used in HIV treatment.
Side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Flatulence
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take Gepan tablet during pregnancy?
A:
Limited information is available on the use of Gepan tablet in pregnancy, use only if prescribed by your doctor.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take Gepan tablet while breastfeeding?
A:
Gepan tablet can pass into breast milk. It is advised not to take medicine unless prescribed by your doctor.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have consumed Gepan tablet?
A:
This medicine has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive and use machines. However, you may feel dizzy or experience visual disturbance after taking this medicine. Avoid driving if affected.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Gepan tablet?
A:
No known interactions with alcohol, discuss with your doctor if you consume alcohol too often and accordingly, he may suggest what will work best for you. Alcohol consumption may be associated with acidity problems and long-term consumption can lead to other complications.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have liver problems
- You are taking painkiller medicines
- You have a personal or family history of stomach cancer
- You are taking medicines used to treat HIV
- You have weak and brittle bones (osteoporosis)
- You have low levels of vitamin B12. Gepan tablet is known to reduce the absorption of vitamin B12 after a long-term use ( longer than 3 years)
- You are on this medicine for more than three months, your blood magnesium levels may drop. Your doctor may advise you to undergo regular tests for this purpose.
- On exposure to the sun, you get rash on your skin, stop your treatment with Pantoprazole and inform your doctor, as this may be a symptom of subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (SCLE)
- You are supposed to do a blood test (Chromogranin A). This medicine may alter the results.
Directions for Use
- Gepan tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor
- This medicine is taken 1 hour before food, on an empty stomach
Storage and disposal
- Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
- Keep it out of the reach of children and pets
Quick Tips
- It is recommended to use this medicine as prescribed. However, anti-reflux medications should be taken preferably on an empty stomach or with food for optimal effectiveness in the morning.
- You can make certain lifestyle modifications, such as avoiding excessive intake of foods that cause acidity, like carbonated drinks and oily or fried foods, engaging in regular exercise, and maintaining a healthy weight....
- It is also advised to limit alcohol intake and quit smoking for better treatment of your acidity.
- It is recommended to reduce stress and get a good night's sleep each night.
- Inform your doctor if you have been using this medicine continuously to treat acidity for more than four weeks or if the symptoms are persistent even after taking the medicine.
- This medicine can interact with the actions of other medications taken simultaneously. Inform your doctor if you are using any other medicines.
- Consult your doctor if you experience effects like nausea, fullness and bloating, especially after food intake, even after taking this medicine.
Dosage
Overdose
If you have taken too much of this medicine, seek medical help or call the doctor immediately.
Missed a Dose
If you missed any dose of Gepan tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one....
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Gepan tablet works by reducing stomach acid production by blocking or inhibiting a pump called the proton pump, which is responsible for secreting stomach acid.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Gepan tablet works, or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
- Especially if you are taking medicines for fungal infection, anti-HIV medicines, blood thinner medicines and medicines for cancer.
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery), WHO FIDES member
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What should I discuss with my doctor before taking Gepan tablet?
A: Heartburn and chest pain can mimic early symptoms of a heart attack. If you have chest pain that spreads to your jaw, shoulders, arms, and back and you feel light-headed and anxious, seek medical help immediately.
Q: What is Gepan tablet used for?
A: It is used for the treatment of acidity related disorders such as stomach and intestinal ulcers, acid reflux disease.
Q: Can Gepan tablet be taken after food?
A: No, it should not be taken after consuming food as by the time it will start showing its effect, the acid in the stomach will be released for the digestion of food and it will not affect the amount of acid formation.
References
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- Pantoprazole 20 mg gastro-resistant Tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2024 [cited 28 August 2024]
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2024 [cited 28 August 2024]
- How Are Ulcers Formed from Drinking Alcohol? [Internet]. American Addiction Centers. 2024 [cited 28 August 2024]
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