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PX CT 3mg/40mg Capsule SR Substitute

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Composition:

CINITAPRIDE-3MG + PANTOPRAZOLE-40MG

Uses:

<p>PX CT 3mg/40mg Capsule SR is used to treat acid-related stomach and oesophageal disorders. The detailed uses of PX CT 3mg/40mg Capsule SR are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD): </strong>PX CT 3mg/40mg Capsule SR reduces heartburn and prevents acid from flowing back into the oesophagus.</li><li><strong>Indigestion: </strong>PX CT 3mg/40mg Capsule SR relieves discomfort, bloating, and pain due to excessive stomach acid production.</li><li><strong>Duodenal ulcers:</strong> PX CT 3mg/40mg Capsule SR promotes healing of ulcers in the small intestine by reducing acid production.</li><li><strong>Erosive oesophagitis:</strong> PX CT 3mg/40mg Capsule SR protects the oesophageal lining from acid-related injury.</li><li><strong>Helicobacter pylori infection:</strong> PX CT 3mg/40mg Capsule SR aids in the eradication of H. pylori bacteria and the healing of ulcers when combined with antibiotics.</li><li><strong>Zollinger-Ellison syndrome:</strong> PX CT 3mg/40mg Capsule SR controls excessive stomach acid production in Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

  • PX CT 3mg/40mg Capsule SR reduces acid production and prevents acid backflow, offering relief from heartburn and regurgitation.
  • It enhances gastrointestinal motility and speeds up gastric emptying, improving digestion and reducing bloating, fullness, and discomfort.
  • It lowers stomach acid levels, allowing ulcerated areas in the stomach and duodenum to heal effectively.
  • PX CT 3mg/40mg Capsule SR protects and helps heal the lining of the oesophagus that has been damaged by stomach acid.
  • When used with antibiotics, it aids in the treatment of Helicobacter pylori infections, which cause peptic ulcers.
  • It treats Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome by controlling excessive acid secretion caused by gastrin-producing tumours.
  • PX CT 3mg/40mg Capsule SR is beneficial in patients with delayed gastric emptying or other motility disorders, helping reduce symptoms like bloating and early satiety.

FAQs

PX CT 3mg/40mg Capsule SR is used to treat gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD), indigestion, duodenal ulcers, erosive oesophagitis (acid-related damage to the lining of the oesophagus), infections caused by Helicobacter pylori when given along with an antibiotic, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

PX CT 3mg/40mg Capsule SR contains Pantoprazole and Cinitapride. Pantoprazole works by blocking the action of an enzyme called the gastric proton pump, which is responsible for the production of stomach acid. Cinitapride increases the pressure of the inferior oesophageal sphincter, thereby preventing the back-flow of food and acid from the stomach into the mouth. Together, PX CT 3mg/40mg Capsule SR helps in preventing acid reflux, thereby providing relief from acidity and heartburn.

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of PX CT 3mg/40mg Capsule SR. Drink enough fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you experience severe diarrhoea, consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.

Avoid lying down immediately after meals to prevent symptoms of acid reflux. After having a meal, try 10-15 minutes of brisk walking, especially after dinner. Raise the head of the bed 10-20 cm by putting a pillow so that the head and chest are above the waist. This helps prevent acid reflux.

PX CT 3mg/40mg Capsule SR contains pantoprazole, which might increase the risk of bone fracture in the hip, spine, or wrist due to the decreased magnesium level in bones. This mainly occurs in people taking higher doses of PX CT 3mg/40mg Capsule SR for longer durations. Inform your doctor before taking PX CT 3mg/40mg Capsule SR if you have osteoporosis or if you are taking corticosteroids.

Dry mouth could be a side effect of PX CT 3mg/40mg Capsule SR. Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might help stimulate saliva and thereby prevent dry mouth.

Depending on your medical condition, you are advised to take PX CT 3mg/40mg Capsule SR for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. If you face any difficulty while taking it, stop using it and consult the doctor.

No, PX CT 3mg/40mg Capsule SR is not an antibiotic medication. It is an antacid medication.

Yes, it can be taken on an empty stomach, preferably 30-60 minutes before food.

PX CT 3mg/40mg Capsule SR contains Cinitapride (gastroprokinetic agent) and Pantoprazole (proton pump inhibitor).

Common side effects of PX CT 3mg/40mg Capsule SR may include headache, flatulence, stomach pain, constipation, and diarrhoea. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects persist or worsen.

No, it is used to treat acidity-related conditions and does not treat loose motions. Consult your doctor if you have diarrhoea.

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