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Daparar 20 Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

RABEPRAZOLE-20MG

Uses:

Treatment of Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD), duodenal ulcers, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

Medicinal Benefits:

Daparar 20 Tablet belongs to a group of antiulcer medicines called proton pump inhibitors. Daparar 20 Tablet is used to treat duodenal ulcers, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (reflux of gastric contents into the oesophagus), heartburn, 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. Daparar 20 Tablet works by blocking the action of the enzyme known as gastric proton pump that is responsible for the production of acid. This helps reduce the amount of acid produced, heals the ulcers, and prevents the formation of new ulcers.

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Daparar 20 Tablet is used to treat duodenal ulcers, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (reflux of gastric contents into the oesophagus), heartburn, 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.

Daparar 20 Tablet works by blocking the action of the enzyme known as gastric proton pump that is responsible for the production of acid. This helps in reducing the amount of acid produced, heals the ulcers and prevents the formation of new ulcers.

Talk to your doctor if you do not feel better even after taking Daparar 20 Tablet for 14 days. Do not take Daparar 20 Tablet for longer durations unless prescribed by the doctor. If Daparar 20 Tablet is prescribed for longer durations, a regular check-up is advised.

Do not discontinue Daparar 20 Tablet without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Daparar 20 Tablet for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Daparar 20 Tablet .

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Daparar 20 Tablet . Drink lots of 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. Prolonged intake of Daparar 20 Tablet is linked with a greater risk of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea, so if you develop diarrhoea that does not improve, immediately consult a doctor.

Dry mouth could be a side effect of Daparar 20 Tablet . 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.

On long-term treatment, Daparar 20 Tablet might increase the risk of fractures of the hip, spine, and wrist. Inform your doctor if you have osteoporosis or if you are taking corticosteroids.

Daparar 20 Tablet should be used with caution in the elderly as it may cause bone weakness and increased risk of fractures if taken for longer duration.

Inform your doctor before taking Daparar 20 Tablet if you are due to have Chromogranin A blood test. Daparar 20 Tablet may cause abnormal blood and liver enzyme values. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Daparar 20 Tablet . This medicine may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so drive only if you are alert.

Long term treatment with Daparar 20 Tablet may cause malabsorption of vitamin B12 leading to its deficiency. Consult the doctor if you notice symptoms of cyanocobalamin deficiency like tiredness, sore mouth, mouth ulcers and pins & needles sensation.

Daparar 20 Tablet can be taken on an empty stomach as it helps regulate acid production.

Side effects of Daparar 20 Tablet include headache, dizziness, diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, vomiting, flatulence (wind), weakness, and runny nose. Consult the doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.