Uses of Ducas tab 300mg

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1. What disease does ducas tab treat?

Ducas tab is what drug? Ducas Tab has the main ingredient Tripotassium dicitrato bismuthate and is usually used in the following cases:
Chronic gastritis progression; Digestive disorders without ulcers; Control and reduce peptic ulcers.

2. Instructions on how to take Ducas tab

Reference dosage of Ducas Tab is suggested as follows:
Take 2 tablets/time, take 2 times a day; Time to take medicine: 01 hour before eating. *Note:
Swallow the tablet whole, do not chew or crush it before taking it; Duration of taking from 4-8 weeks. The drug should be discontinued at least 8 weeks before starting another course of therapy.

3. Ducas tab drug side effects

Some side effects may be encountered when taking Ducas Tab:
Black stools (due to bismuth sulfide formation) but can be distinguished from black stools due to gastrointestinal bleeding; There are symptoms of digestive disorders such as: nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, constipation; Mild allergies.

4. Note when taking Ducas tab

Do not use Ducas Tab in the following cases (contraindications):
People with hypersensitivity to Tripotassium dicitrato bismuthate or any of its ingredients; People with impaired kidney function; Should not be used during pregnancy and lactation unless directed by a physician.

5. Drug interactions Ducas tab

Drug interactions that need attention when used in combination with Ducas Tab are:
Ducas drugs reduce the absorption of iron, calcium, tetracycline; Pre-treatment with Omeprazole-containing drugs may increase the absorption of bismuth salts up to 3 times, possibly increasing the risk of toxicity if these 2 drugs are used concurrently; Antacids, H2 antagonists, carbonated drinks such as milk, beer, protein foods can reduce the effects of Ducas. In this case, it should be used 30 minutes apart; Bismuth absorbs X-rays, which can affect the diagnosis of disease by X-rays. In general, Ducas Tab has the advantage of helping to form a protective film at the ulcer site, helping to protect the ulcers from the effects of gastric acid. However, the downside is that there are many drug interactions to watch out for. To ensure safety and avoid adverse interactions, patients should inform their doctor about all medications they are taking.
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