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Forzo 20mg Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

RABEPRAZOLE-20MG

Uses:

<p>Forzo 20mg Tablet is used to treat the following conditions:</p><ul><li>Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): Relieves heartburn and acid reflux by reducing stomach acid.</li><li>Erosive Oesophagitis: Heals damage to the food pipe caused by excess stomach acid.</li><li>Duodenal Ulcers: Helps heal sores in the upper part of the small intestine.</li><li>Gastric Ulcers: Treats and heals ulcers in the stomach lining.</li><li>Helicobacter pylori Infection (with antibiotics): Helps eliminate bacteria that cause ulcers.</li><li>Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome: Controls excessive acid production in the stomach.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

  • Forzo 20mg Tablet contains Rabeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to treat conditions caused by excess stomach acid.
  • It is commonly prescribed to manage acid-related disorders such as gastric and duodenal ulcers, acid reflux, and GERD (gastro-oesophageal reflux disease).
  • Rabeprazole works by blocking proton pumps in the stomach lining, which are responsible for producing acid.
  • By reducing acid levels, Forzo 20mg Tablet helps relieve symptoms like heartburn, indigestion, and sour burps.
  • It also promotes the healing of ulcers and acid-related damage in the oesophagus (food pipe).
  • When taken as prescribed, Forzo 20mg Tablet helps prevent the recurrence of ulcers and effectively manages chronic conditions such as GERD and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
  • Maintaining a healthy diet, avoiding spicy or acidic foods, reducing stress, quitting smoking, and limiting alcohol can improve the effectiveness of Forzo 20mg Tablet and support better digestive health over time.

FAQs

Forzo 20mg 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.

Forzo 20mg 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 Forzo 20mg Tablet for 14 days. Do not take Forzo 20mg Tablet for longer durations unless prescribed by the doctor. If Forzo 20mg Tablet is prescribed for longer durations, a regular check-up is advised.

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

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Forzo 20mg 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 Forzo 20mg 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 Forzo 20mg 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, Forzo 20mg 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.

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

Long term treatment with Forzo 20mg 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.

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

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