Protoloc 40 mg

Description Of Protoloc 40mg

Protoloc 40 MG Capsule is used to lower the amount of acid produced in the stomach. It helps in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease and other conditions caused by excess acid production in the stomach.

Protoloc 40mg Chemical Name

Omeprazole

Protoloc 40mg Manufacturer

USV Ltd

Uses of Protoloc 40mg

• Gastroesophagal Reflux Disease
• Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
• Helicobacter pylori Infection
• Erosive Esophagitis

What is Protoloc 40mg?

Protoloc Tablet is a prescription medicine that is used for the short-term treatment of digestive diseases in which stomach acid and bile flows back and irritates the food pipe, also known as GERD. This medicine works by suppressing the production of acid in the stomach. Protoloc Tablet is also used for the management of inflammation and irritation of the food pipe and to prevent stomach ulcers caused by the use of certain medicines.

How Protoloc 40mg working

Protoloc 40 mg Capsule is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by reducing the amount of acid in the belly which helps in relief of acid-related indigestion and heartburn.

How is Protoloc 40mg used?

chew the tablets. this tablet is used 30 minutes before meals with applesauce.

The typical dose of Protoloc is 40 mg once a day. The usual dose for a baby is 20 mg - 40 mg once a day. The maximum adult dose of Protoloc is 240 mg in a day. This tablet is typically used for a period of 8 weeks for erosive esophagitis associated with GERD. Protoloc is commonly used at the same time every day. It takes 2.5 hours for this medicine to start to work. This medicine is not known to be habit-forming.

Protoloc 40mg Indications

Take Protoloc 40 MG Capsule at least half an hour before breakfast. Do not consume in larger amounts than advised. Consult the doctor if you experiences any undesirable effects.

Dosage

• Take the missed dose as soon as possible. this tablet is almost time for the next dose, skip the dose and follow the regular schedule.
• Seek emergency medical care or contact the health care physician in case of an overdose.

Contraindication

• Ketoconazole
• Methotrexate
• Warfarin
• Nelfinavir

Adverse effects

• Abdominal pain
• Joint pain
• Sore throat
• Loss of appetite
• Constipation
• Diarrhea

Precautions And Warnings

Before you use Protoloc Tablet, tell your doctor of your medical history including upper gastrointestinal bleeding, stomach ulcers, weak bone density caused by osteoporosis, disease in which body attacks its own tissues, low magnesium level, or low vitamin B12 level in the body.

The use of this medicine may change magnesium levels in the body. If you are taking any proton force inhibitor for at least three months, this can lead to a low level of magnesium in your body. The use of Protoloc pill may change the vitamin B12 level in the body. If you are taking any proton force inhibitor over a period of more than three years, it may lead to the body not absorbing vitamin B12 properly.

Storage

store Protoloc Tablet at room temperature 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F), and away from moisture. Store the medicine away from the reach of children and pets.