Sompraz 20 Tablet

• For the treatment of ulcers in the stomach and intestine.
• Provide relief from heartburn, pain and chest pain due to acid reflux disease such as GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease).
• Treatment of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, a condition of increased acid production in the stomach due to a tumour.
• Treatment of ulcers due to excessive use of painkillers and certain antibiotics.
• To eradicate infection of a bacterium, H. Pylori, which if left untreated, can cause ulcers.

• If you are allergic to this medicine or any other ingredients of Sompraz 20 tablet.
• If you are using Anti-HIV medicines like Nelfinavir.

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhoea
• Constipation
• Bloating
• A dry Mouth

Other General Warnings

• You are using anti-HIV medicines like Atazanavir or Nelfinavir.
• You develop stomach infections after using Sompraz 20 tablet.
• You have unexplained weight loss, frequent vomiting, difficulty in swallowing and blood vomitings.
• You are undergoing long-term treatment of this medicine.
• You are an elderly patient on long term therapy. It increases the risk of fracture of hip, wrist and spine bones.
• You are undergoing treatment for a bacterial infection caused by H. pylori and are using an antibiotic called Clarithromycin.
• You have a vitamin B12 deficiency. Using Sompraz 20 tablet can result in very low levels of Vitamin B12 in a prolonged therapy.
• You have a skin disorder, Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus, characterised by a rash on areas of the skin exposed to the sun.
• You have a magnesium deficiency. It can result in very low levels of magnesium characterised by weakness, fits and irregular heartbeats.
• Sompraz 20 tablet is not recommended for children under the age of 12 years.

• Sompraz 20 tablets should be taken as directed by your doctor.
• Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
• It should be taken on an empty stomach.
• Take it at a fixed time for optimal results and do not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.

• Store Sompraz 20 tablets at room temperature.
• Store in the original packaging to protect it from moisture.
• Keep it away from children and pets.

Overdose

• An overdose of Sompraz 20 tablet can result in symptoms like weakness and stomach discomforts. If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, then contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

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Interactions with other medicines

• Concomitant use of Digoxin, a medicine used to treat heart failure with Sompraz 20 tablet increases the effect of Digoxin and may result in toxicity.
• The use of Anti-HIV medicines like Atazanavir and Nelfinavir with this medicine can decrease the effect of Anti-HIV medicines.
• Sompraz 20 tablet can increase the effect of Phenytoin, a medicine used to control fits, Voriconazole (antifungal) and Diazepam, a medicine used for a psychiatric disorder.
• The blood-thinning action of Warfarin is increased when used together with Sompraz 20 tablet and there is a risk of bleeding.
• Monitoring is recommended when initiating and ending concomitant use of Sompraz 20 tablet.
• Other medicines such as Cisapride (used for constipation), Clopidogrel & Cliostazal (Blood thinner), Tacrolimus and Methotrexate (Immunosuppressants) should be used cautiously with Sompraz 20 tablet.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interactions.