Viscid Od Capsules
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10 Capsule(s) in Strip
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Viscid Od Capsules Description
Viscid Od Cap contains combination of Domperidone and Omeprazole, an anti-reflux medicine.
Product Summary
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Contains | Domperidone(30.0 Mg) + Omeprazole(20.0 Mg) |
Therapy | ANTACID AND ANTI-EMETIC |
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Uses of Viscid Od Capsules
- It is used in the treatment of gastrointestinal reflux disease, not responding to Omeprazole. This condition leads to acid regurgitating from the stomach into the food pipe, causing heartburn, chest discomfort, acidity, etc....
Contraindications of Viscid Od Capsules
- If you are allergic to Omeprazole and Domperidone, any of the ingredients of this medicine
- If you have low magnesium levels in your blood
- If you have stomach or intestinal bleeds or obstruction
- If you are suffering from liver or kidney disorder
- If you have problems related to bones like osteoporosis and had fracture
- If you have serious heart problems like congestive heart failure, heart rhythm problems
- If you have any tumor of the pituitary gland (Prolactin pituitary tumours)
Side effects of Viscid Od Capsules
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Dry mouth
- Loose stool
- Stomach pain
- Lack of sleep
- Rashes
- Giddiness
- Skin rash
Precautions and Warnings of Viscid Od Capsules
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take Viscid Od Cap during pregnancy?
A:
- The components of this medicine might harm your unborn baby
- This medicine should not be used during pregnancy
- Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant or planning to have a baby
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take Viscid Od Cap while breastfeeding?
A:
- This medicine passes into breast milk in small amounts and might affect your baby
- Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding, after assessing the benefits over risks
- Your doctor might change the medicine, ask you to stop breastfeeding or closely monitor the baby
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have consumed Viscid Od Cap?
A:
If you experience headache, dizziness, drowsiness and visual disturbances, it is advised not to drive or use machines.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Viscid Od Cap?
A:
No interaction between alcohol and Pantoprazole has been reported. However, alcohol is known to increase acidity and can make your acidity worse.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You develop watery diarrhoea, fever after taking this medicine
- You experience black stools
- You have a stomach tumour or cancer
- You have a history of fractures, osteoporosis or are taking steroids
- You are on this medicine for more than three months. Your blood magnesium levels may drop. Your doctor may perform regular tests for the same
- Taking this medicine for more than one year may increase chances of developing bone fractures
- If you have serious heart problems like congestive heart failure, heart rhythm problems or electrolyte imbalance
- You have liver and kidney disease or kidney failure
- You develop skin lesions after taking this medicine
- You are taking medicines to treat infection or you have HIV
Mode of Action of Viscid Od Capsules
How Does It Work?
- A pump called the proton pump in the stomach is responsible for the secretion of stomach acids. Omeprazole binds to this proton pump in stomach cells, thus blocking acid secretion
- Domperidone increases the motility of the stomach and intestines so that acid does not reflux back into the food pipe
Directions for Use of Viscid Od Capsules
It should be taken as a whole with a sufficient amount of water, preferably in the morning before food.
Interactions of Viscid Od Capsules
Interactions with other medicines
There is limited information available on the interaction of this combination with other drugs. However, as this medicine contains Omeprazole and Domperidone, any interactions seen with these two components when taken alone may occur with this combination
Avoid using this medicine if you are taking Clopidogrel
Avoid using it with medicines used to treat HIV like Atazanavir and Nelfinavir
Antifungals like Posaconazole, Ketoconazole and Itraconazole should be avoided when taking this medicine
If you are taking medicines like Methotrexate, Tacrolimus then levels of these can increase, causing side effects
Do not take antibiotic called Erythromycin if you are taking this medicine
Medicine used to treat heart failure like Digoxin may lead to toxicity when taken with this medicine
Medicines used for mental disorders like Diazepam, Phenytoin
Medicine used to stop blood from clotting like Warfarin...
Interactions with food items
To be taken on an empty stomach. There are no known interactions with food or beverages. However, nicotine, caffeine (coffee, tea, chocolate and cola) and alcohol can stimulate stomach acid or delay ulcer healing and hinder the treatment process....
Storage and disposal of Viscid Od Capsules
- Store this medicine below 25°C, protected from moisture
- Keep the medicine out of the reach of children
Dosage of Viscid Od Capsules
Overdose
- Overdose can result in confusion, dizziness, nausea or headache
- In case of an overdose, visit your nearest hospital or contact your doctor
Missed a Dose
- If you missed any dose of medicine 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 dose schedule
- Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Is there any danger of taking this medicine for too long?
- Yes, taking any medicine for too long or in too much quantity has it's own side effects
- This medicine should only be taken for the duration as prescribed by your doctor, do not self medicate yourself
- On long term use, this medicine is known to cause low levels of magnesium, increased fracture risk and vitamin B12 deficiency
- Your doctor may monitor you for these when on long term treatment
Q: Does smoking and alcohol increase acidity and GERD?
A: Yes, both cause an increase in acidity. Smoking also relaxes a valve present between the food pipe and stomach. This leads to stomach acid coming back upwards in the food pipe. This worsens reflux/ GERD disorders.
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VISCID
Expires on or After
23/03/2025
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