Ulcicure Syrup

Ulcicure Syrup belongs to a cluster of drugs known as PPIs and is used to reduce the acid content in the stomach. This medication helps in treating duodenal or gastric ulcers, Gastro esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), inflammation of the esophagus and conditions wherein the stomach secretes excess acid. It can also cure all infections that are a result of the bacterium Helicobacter Pylori.

The most common side effects associated with Ulcicure Syrup include diarrhea, gas, vomiting, headache, nausea and stomach aches. Also, prolonged intake of this medication (usually over a period of three years) can result in your body’s decreased ability to absorb Vitamin B12. Symptoms may include neuro-inflammation, nervousness, irregular menstrual cycles, impaired muscle coordination, tingling sensation or numbness of the feet and hands, etc. Other possible (albeit rare) side effects include diarrhea, inflammation of the intestine and the stomach lining, damage to the kidneys, allergic reactions, weight loss, fever and heartburn.

• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

  Ulcicure Syrup helps in treating GERD (a condition where stomach acid and contents flow back and irritate the food pipe).

• Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

  Ulcicure Syrup treats Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (a condition where the tumor in the upper part of the small intestine will produce the excess amount of acid in the stomach.)

• Duodenal Ulcer

  Ulcicure Syrup cures Duodenal ulcer (a condition with open sores on the lining of the small intestine).

• Helicobacter Pylori Infection

  Ulcicure Syrup treats H.Pylori infection which is a most common cause of peptic ulcer caused by bacteria called Helicobacter pylori.

• Erosive Esophagitis

  Ulcicure Syrup helps in treating Erosive Esophagitis which is an inflammation of the food pipe (Esophagus).

• Allergy

  Do not take if you have a known allergy to Ulcicure Syrup or any medication of the same class.

• Abdominal Pain

• Fever

• Joint Pain

• Sore Throat

• Loss Of Appetite

• Constipation

• Diarrhoea

• Difficulty In Breathing

• Dizziness

• Muscle Pain

• Drowsiness

• How long is the duration of effect?

  This medication is excreted primarily in urine and the effect lasts for a duration of 72 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect of Ulcicure Syrup can be observed within 1 to 2 hours of administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Consult your doctor before using this medication during pregnancy.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendency has been reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Breastfeeding women should not use this medication.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Take the missed dose as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the dose and follow the regular schedule.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Ulcicure Syrup is a proton pump inhibitor drug and binds to H+/K+-exchanging ATPase in gastric parietal cells, resulting in blockage of acid secretion.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Lab

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Ketoconazole

  The desired effect of Ketoconazole and other antifungal agents of the same class will not be achieved when taken with Ulcicure Syrup. Inform the doctor about the usage of either of these medications so that safer alternatives can be prescribed.

  Methotrexate

  It is not recommended to take Ulcicure Syrup with methotrexate. This combination will increase the concentration of methotrexate in the blood and can produce serious side effects. Inform the doctor if you are taking these medicines simultaneously. An alternate medicine should be considered based on your clinical condition.

  Warfarin

  Ulcicure Syrup should be used with caution in you are also taking warfarin. If co-administration is needed, then regular monitoring of prothrombin time, unusual bleeding, the presence of blood in urine is necessary. Appropriate dose adjustments are to be made under doctors supervision.

  Nelfinavir

  The desired effect of anti-viral medications like Nelfinavir will not be obtained when taken with Ulcicure Syrup. Inform the doctor if you are taking these medicines simultaneously. An alternate medicine should be considered based on your clinical condition.

• Interaction with Disease

  Osteoporosis

  The risk of bone fractures is more if you are on high doses and long-term therapy. Use with caution if you are at risk of developing bone fractures and lower doses for a short duration of time should be considered.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.