Peptonorm
Peptonorm helps heal and prevent ulcers in the stomach and small intestine, and treats heartburn.
How to Use
Dosage
For adults and children over 14, the typical dose is 1 tablet (1g) four times a day, or 2 tablets (2g) twice a day, depending on your condition. For preventing recurrent ulcers, it is 1 tablet (1g) twice a day.
Method
Take the tablets with a glass of water. If you take 4 doses daily, take one dose about 30-60 minutes before each meal, and the fourth dose just before you go to bed. If you take 2 doses daily, take one in the morning when you wake up and the second just before you go to bed. If you have trouble swallowing, you can crush the tablet into powder, mix it with half a glass of water (120 ml), and drink it immediately. Rinse the glass with another half glass of water and drink that too.
The maximum daily dose is 4 tablets (4g).
Possible Side Effects
- •Constipation
- •Dry mouth
- •Nausea
- •Eczema (skin rash)
- •Hives
- •Undigested lumps can form in your stomach or intestines (bezoar formation).
- •Allergic reactions (e.g., swelling of face/eyes/lips/throat, trouble breathing, fainting, rash, itching).
- •Headache
- •Vomiting
- •Gas (flatulence)
- •Low blood phosphate levels
- •High blood sugar levels
- •Dizziness
- •Drowsiness
- •Spinning sensation (vertigo)
- •In patients with kidney problems, a small amount of aluminum from the medicine can build up in the body and cause bone disease, brain problems, or anemia.
Important Warnings
- Tell your doctor if your kidneys do not work normally.
- If you have diabetes, your doctor might need to change your diabetes medicine dose.
- If you have trouble swallowing, there is a small risk the medicine could go into your lungs.
- If a bacteria called Helicobacter pylori causes your stomach ulcer, you will need antibiotic treatment. Discuss this with your doctor.
- This medicine is not recommended for children under 14 years old.
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- Take Peptonorm at least 2 hours apart from certain medicines (like antibiotics, heart medicines, epilepsy medicines, antifungal medicines, asthma medicines, thyroid hormones, and psychosis medicines). Take Peptonorm at least 1 hour apart from other antacids or medicines for excess stomach acid.
- Avoid taking Peptonorm with other medicines that contain aluminum or citrate (like some fizzy drinks or effervescent tablets), as this can increase aluminum levels in your blood.
- If you take blood thinners (like warfarin), your doctor may need to adjust your dose.
- Do not take Peptonorm with certain vitamins (A, D, E, K) if you are receiving tube feeding.
- If you are pregnant or planning to be, talk to your doctor. Only take Peptonorm if your doctor thinks it is absolutely necessary.