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Chekcid 10 mg Tablet

Manufactured byAristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
ContainsIlaprazole
Description
Chekcid 10 mg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (a condition in which the stomach acid flows back into the food pipe), peptic ulcer (a condition in which the protective layer of your stomach and intestine gets damaged by the acid), and other stomach conditions associated with an excessive acid release. It works by inhibiting the release of acid into the stomach. Chekcid 10 mg Tablet shows common side effects such as diarrhoea, gas, headache, or nausea. These side effects usually subside with time. However, if they persist or worsen, consult your doctor for further assistance. Chekcid 10 mg Tablet should be taken before a meal. Do not break, crush, or chew the tablet. Swallow it as a whole with an adequate amount of water. The dose and duration of the medicine should be taken according to your doctor’s prescription. Take it for the recommended duration for best results. Avoid the discontinuation of this medicine without consulting your doctor, as it may worsen your symptoms. Chekcid 10 mg Tablet is not recommended if you are allergic to it. It should be used with caution if you have hypomagnesaemia (low level of magnesium, a mineral vital for nerve, muscles, and immune system functioning) or liver conditions. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Chekcid 10 mg Tablet

  • Nausea and gas
  • Diarrhoea
  • Headache

Uses of Chekcid 10 mg Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Gastroesophagal Reflux Disease
  • Peptic Ulcer
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for Chekcid 10 mg Tablet to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Chekcid 10 mg Tablet remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Chekcid 10 mg Tablet.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Due to the lack of safety information, Chekcid 10 mg Tablet should only be taken during pregnancy after consulting your doctor.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Chekcid 10 mg Tablet should only be taken while breastfeeding after consulting your doctor, as it is unknown if the medicine passes into breastmilk.

Allergy

Avoid taking Chekcid 10 mg Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Due to the lack of safety information, Chekcid 10 mg Tablet should only be taken during pregnancy after consulting your doctor.

Breast-feeding

Chekcid 10 mg Tablet should only be taken while breastfeeding after consulting your doctor, as it is unknown if the medicine passes into breastmilk.
General warnings

Hypomagnesaemia

Chekcid 10 mg Tablet should be used with caution if you have hypomagnesaemia (low level of magnesium, a mineral vital for nerve, muscles, and immune system functioning), as it can worsen your condition. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor.

Use in children

Chekcid 10 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age unless prescribed by the doctor as there is a lack of safety and efficacy data.

Osteoporosis

Chekcid 10 mg Tablet should be used with caution if you have osteoporosis (a condition in which your bones become weak and brittle), as it can worsen your condition. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor.

Liver disease

Chekcid 10 mg Tablet should be used with caution if you have liver conditions, as it can worsen your health. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor.

Missed Dose

Do not miss the dose of Chekcid 10 mg Tablet. In case you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Do not take more than the recommended dose of Chekcid 10 mg Tablet. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Amphetamine

Doxycycline

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Chekcid 10 mg Tablet should be taken one hour before a meal, usually in the morning. Do not break, crush, or chew the tablet. Swallow it as a whole with an adequate amount of water. Do not take more than the recommended dose. Avoiding eating food before bedtime. Also, avoid fatty and spicy foods, carbonated drinks, citrus fruits, tea, or coffee, as such foods and drinks can worsen your condition. Consult your doctor if you do not find any improvement in your condition even after taking the medicine for 14 days.
Miscelleneous

To be taken before food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Chekcid 10 mg Tablet works by inhibiting the release of acid into the stomach.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Proton pump inhibitors

Schedule

Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 7 Sep 2022

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