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Filcer 100mg Suspension belongs to a gastrointestinal class of drugs called 'ulcer protectants' primarily used to prevent or treat peptic ulcers or gastrointestinal ulcers. A peptic ulcer is a sore on the stomach's lining or the first part of the small intestine (duodenum). Ulcer or sores of the stomach region is called gastric ulcer, while ulcer of the duodenum is known as duodenal ulcer.
Filcer 100mg Suspension contains 'Sucralfate', which works by forming a protective barrier or coat over the ulcer so that digestive enzymes, acid and bile salts cannot further irritate the lining of the stomach and duodenum. This protects the ulcer from the stomach's acid, allowing it to heal.
Your doctor will advise you on how often you take Filcer 100mg Suspension based on your medical condition. Some people may experience common side effects like constipation, dizziness, sleepiness, dry mouth, blurred vision, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects of Filcer 100mg Suspension do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Avoid taking any antacid like magnesium hydroxide or aluminium hydroxide within 30 minutes before or after taking Filcer 100mg Suspension. If you are known to be allergic to Filcer 100mg Suspension or active and inactive ingredients present on it, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Filcer 100mg Suspension. Duodenal ulcer tends to be a recurrent disease. Try not to stop taking Filcer 100mg Suspension of your own. Stopping a sudden intake of Filcer 100mg Suspension will not influence the frequency or severity of future ulceration. Let your doctor know if you have any kidney problems. People with reduced kidney function may be more likely to experience side effects of aluminium accumulation with Filcer 100mg Suspension. The dose adjustment is necessary for patients with kidney disease and elderly patients.
Filcer 100mg Suspension is a class of an anti-ulcer drugs prescribed for treating or preventing the return of duodenal ulcers (ulcers located in the first part of the small intestines). Filcer 100mg Suspension works by forming a protective barrier or coat over the ulcer to pepsin and bile and inhibits the diffusion of gastric acid. This protects the ulcer from the stomach's acid, allowing it to heal. Filcer 100mg Suspension exhibits a cytoprotective effect and forms a viscous, adhesive barrier on the surface of the intact intestinal mucosa and the stomach. Filcer 100mg Suspension stimulates the synthesis and release of gastric mucosal prostaglandins, bicarbonate, and the epidermal growth factor, which promotes healing.
You should avoid taking Filcer 100mg Suspension if you are allergic to Filcer 100mg Suspension or other ingredients present in it, have kidney disease, stomach/intestine problems (delayed gastric emptying), are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, and are a breastfeeding mother. Caution is required before giving Filcer 100mg Suspension to elderly patients. Filcer 100mg Suspension contains aluminium, which is normally removed by your kidney. Therefore, older adults and people with kidney problems may be at greater risk for developing high aluminium levels while using this drug with other products containing aluminium (e.g. antacids). The safety and effectiveness in children are not established; please consult your doctor before giving Filcer 100mg Suspension to children.
Drug-Drug Interactions: Filcer 100mg Suspension interacts with the anti-HIV drug (dolutegravir), vitamin D analogues (doxercalciferol, paricalcitol), antibiotic (ciprofloxacin, gemifloxacin, levofloxacin), antidiabetic (acarbose, metformin, glipizide, glimepiride, glyburide), antacid drug (magaldrate, aluminium hydroxide) blood thinner (warfarin).
Drug-Food Interactions: Drinking alcohol and nicotine (tobacco) with Filcer 100mg Suspension may cause dehydration and elevate the level of stomach acid, thereby decreasing Filcer 100mg Suspension efficacy.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Before taking Filcer 100mg Suspension, inform your doctor if you have any kidney or liver disease as a dose of Filcer 100mg Suspension needs to be adjusted.
Filcer 100mg Suspension is prescribed for acute or short-term conditions of duodenal ulcer. Do not take Filcer 100mg Suspension for more than eight weeks. If still, your duodenal ulcer persists, stop taking Filcer 100mg Suspension and contact a doctor. Filcer 100mg Suspension contains aluminium, so if you are a kidney patient, let your doctor know about this before taking Filcer 100mg Suspension.
Duodenal ulcer: It is a sore that forms in the lining of the small intestine just beyond the stomach (duodenum). The stomach makes a strong acid that kills germs and helps you digest food. To protect themselves against this acid, duodenum cells make a barrier from mucus. If this barrier is damaged, an ulcer can form. The main cause of this barrier damage is infection with bacteria (H. pylori), medicines like NSAIDs or painkillers (aspirin, ibuprofen). If you have a duodenum ulcer, you might have symptoms like have pain in the stomach or abdomen (this might come and go and is relieved by taking an antacid), indigestion, nauseous, feeling full after taking a small amount of food, bloody or black stools.
Alcohol
Caution
Drinking alcohol with Filcer 100mg Suspension may cause dehydration and elevate the level of stomach acid, thereby decreasing Filcer 100mg Suspension efficacy.
Pregnancy
Safe if prescribed
Filcer 100mg Suspension should not be taken until prescribed. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast Feeding
Caution
There is limited data on how Filcer 100mg Suspension affects breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor, before taking Filcer 100mg Suspension. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing them to you.
Driving
Caution
Filcer 100mg Suspension decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Liver
Caution
Filcer 100mg Suspension to be taken with caution if you had or have a history of liver disease/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Kidney
Unsafe
Filcer 100mg Suspension contains aluminium, which is normally excreted by your kidney. Therefore, people with kidney problems may be at greater risk of high aluminium toxicity in the body. The dose adjustment is necessary for patients with kidney disease.
Children
Caution
The safety and effectiveness of Filcer 100mg Suspension in children have not been established. Please consult your doctor before giving Filcer 100mg Suspension to children.
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