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Zegecid 1680/20 MG Powder

Manufactured byAjanta Pharma Ltd.
ContainsOmeprazole
Description
Zegecid 1680/20 MG Powder is an anti-ulcer medicine used to treat conditions where the stomach produces too much acid. Stomach and duodenal ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome are certain problems caused by high levels of stomach acid. It relieves stress ulcers and also acidity due to the intake of painkillers. Zegecid 1680/20 MG Powder interferes with the final step of acid release in the stomach. Thus, acidity in the stomach is decreased and the ulcer healing process is fastened. Common side effects of Zegecid 1680/20 MG Powder are nausea, vomiting, headache, stomach pain, diarrhoea, and dizziness. Do not use this medicine if you are previously allergic to it. You have to take Zegecid 1680/20 MG Powder 30 minutes before food or as instructed by the doctor. Avoid spicy and fatty foods, alcohol, and reduce caffeinated drinks or beverage such as coffee, tea and cola while using this medicine. Eat a healthy and balanced diet. Always try to finish your dinner three hours before heading to bed.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Zegecid 1680/20 MG Powder

  • Fever
  • Joint pain
  • Sore throat
  • Loss of appetite
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhoea
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Dizziness
  • Muscle pain
  • Drowsiness
  • Chest pain

Uses of Zegecid 1680/20 MG Powder

What is it prescribed for?

  • Gastroesophagal Reflux Disease
  • Gastric and duodenal ulcers
  • Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
  • Erosive Esophagitis
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    Omeprazole sachet begins its action within an hour of taking it. You will start to feel better in 2-3 days and it may take 4-5 weeks for complete relief.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    After administration, the effect of the omeprazole sachet remains in the body for an average duration of 24 hours.
  • 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 Zegecid 1680/20 MG Powder.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Zegecid 1680/20 MG Powder is usually not recommended in pregnant women. It is not known to cause any birth defects. However, it should only be used upon your doctor's recommendation.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Zegecid 1680/20 MG Powder may pass into breast milk and cause side effects in breastfed babies. An alternate medicine may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant. If required, it should only be used upon your doctor's recommendation.

Allergy

Avoid taking Zegecid 1680/20 MG Powder if you are previously allergic to it. Allergic reactions are very rare to this medicine. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling of the face/tongue/throat, breathing difficulties, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Zegecid 1680/20 MG Powder is usually not recommended in pregnant women. It is not known to cause any birth defects. However, it should only be used upon your doctor's recommendation.

Breast-feeding

Zegecid 1680/20 MG Powder may pass into breast milk and cause side effects in breastfed babies. An alternate medicine may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant. If required, it should only be used upon your doctor's recommendation.
General warnings

Hypomagnesemia

Prolonged use of Zegecid 1680/20 MG Powder may result in low magnesium levels in the blood (hypomagnesemia). Inform your doctor in case of dizziness, irregular heartbeat, shivering, muscle pain, seizures or fits. You may have to check magnesium levels in the blood at regular intervals.

Lupus erythematosus

Lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease that affects the skin, kidneys, brain, joints, and other organs. It occurs when the immune system of the body attacks its own tissues. Lupus may occur or gets worse while using Zegecid 1680/20 MG Powder. Inform your doctor immediately if you experience tiredness, painful joints, rashes, or lesions on the skin while using this medicine.

Bone fractures

Long term use of Zegecid 1680/20 MG Powder decreases the calcium absorption in the body leading to reduced bone density (thinning of bones). Calcium is essential for bone formation and its deficiency can increase the risk of bone fractures. Take calcium supplements or increase the intake of calcium in your diet to avoid bone thinning. Using Vitamin D supplements along with Zegecid 1680/20 MG Powder can help to increase calcium absorption in the body.

Vitamin B12 deficiency

Long-term treatment with Zegecid 1680/20 MG Powder may decrease the absorption of Vitamin B12 in the body. You should take vitamin B12 supplements if this medicine is used for more than 3 years.

Driving or operating machinery

Zegecid 1680/20 MG Powder may cause sleepiness or dizziness. Hence it is advised not to drive vehicles and operate heavy machinery after taking this medicine.

Missed Dose

Try not to skip the dose of Zegecid 1680/20 MG Powder. If it's time for the next dose, do not double the dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical attention or contact the doctor in case of overdose with Zegecid 1680/20 MG Powder.
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

Ketoconazole

Methotrexate

Warfarin

Nelfinavir

Digoxin

Citalopram

Disease interactions

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a bone disease in which bones become weak and fragile (may break from a fall). Long term use of this medicine can reduce bone density (thinning of bones). Calcium is essential for bone formation. This medicine decreases the calcium absorption in the body leading to calcium deficiency. This can increase the risk of bone fractures, especially in osteoporosis patients. Take calcium supplements or increase the intake of calcium in your diet to avoid bone thinning. Using Vitamin D supplements along with Zegecid 1680/20 MG Powder can help to increase calcium absorption in the body.

Liver impairment

The primary conversion of omeprazole to its active form happens in the liver. Therefore patients with liver diseases need special consideration while taking Zegecid 1680/20 MG Powder.

Colitis

Zegecid 1680/20 MG Powder may cause diarrhoea. Use this medicine with extreme caution in patients with gastrointestinal (mouth to anus) diseases, particularly colitis (swelling of the inner lining of the colon), since it may cause severe diarrhoea.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Zegecid 1680/20 MG Powder as instructed by your doctor. Avoid spicy and fatty foods, alcohol, and reduce caffeinated drinks or beverage such as coffee, tea and cola while using this medicine. Eat a healthy and balanced diet. Always try to finish your dinner three hours before heading to bed. There are many omeprazole sachet brands available in the market.
Miscelleneous

To be taken before food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Zegecid 1680/20 MG Powder reduces the production of acid in the stomach. It stops the action of the proton pumps that are found on cells that line the stomach, which decreases stomach acid production.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Proton pump inhibitors, Anti-Ulcer Agents

Schedule

Schedule H

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