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Somastop belongs to the group of gastrointestinal drugs, prepared in the form of granules mixed with oral suspension. The drug has the main ingredient is Sucralfate, packaged in boxes of 10 - 20 - 30 - 50 packs. Patients follow the article below to know what drug Somastop is? Dosage and how to use?
1. What are the effects of Somastop?
Somastop drug has the effect of treating:
Peptic ulcer disease: Chronic gastritis; Benign ulcers; Prevention of recurrent duodenal ulcer; Prevention of stress ulcers; Gastroesophageal reflux disease.
2. Contraindications of Somastop
Patients should not use Somastop for treatment if they are hypersensitive to any of the ingredients in this medicine.
3. Dosage and how to use Somastop
How to use: Somastop is taken orally, on an empty stomach. Patients should take Somastop with a little water.
Dosage:
In the treatment of duodenal ulcer: Take 2 sachets/time x 2 times/day. Treatment for about 4-8 weeks. Treatment of benign gastric ulcer disease: Take 1 sachet/time x 4 times/day. Use Somastop until the ulcer is completely healed. Usually it will take about 6-8 weeks. In the prevention of duodenal ulcer recurrence: Take 1 sachet/time x 2 times a day. Do not treat with Somastop for more than 6 months. Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease: Take 1 sachet/time x 4 times/day. Note: The above dose of Somastop is for reference only. The specific dose of Somastop will depend on the condition and the progression of the disease. To get the right dose of Somastop, patients need to consult their doctor.
4. Side effects of the drug Somastop
During the use of Somastop, patients may still experience side effects such as:
Common: Constipation. Uncommon: Diarrhea, nausea, dyspepsia, abdominal bloating, flatulence, dry mouth, itching, erythema, dizziness, insomnia, dizziness and somnolence, headache or backache. Rare: Quincke's edema, urticaria, dyspnea, laryngospasm, rhinitis, facial edema and gastric foreign body. If experiencing these symptoms, the patient should stop using Somastop and immediately notify the doctor for appropriate treatment.
5. Somastop drug interactions
Somastop may have an interaction reaction if used simultaneously with:
Antacid; Drugs Cimetidine ; Ranitidine drug; Ciprofloxacin medicine ; Norfloxacin drug; Ofloxacin drug ; Drugs Digoxin; Warfarin drugs; Phenytoin drug ; Theophylline drug; Tetracycline drug. To avoid interactions, before being prescribed Somastop, patients should inform their doctor about the drugs they are using. The doctor will base on that to prescribe the appropriate Somastop.
6. Be careful when using Somastop
Care should be taken when using Somastop for people with kidney failure, drivers and machine operators. Pregnant and lactating women should consult their doctor if they want to use Somastop. The article has provided information about Somastop drug effects, dosage and notes when using. To ensure safety for health and maximize the effectiveness of treatment, patients need to take Somastop exactly as directed by their doctor. Store Somastop in a cool, dry place.
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