Topcid CT 10mg Tablet
strip of 14.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Famotidine (10mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Topcid CT 10mg Tablet is an antacid that reduces the amount of acid produced by your stomach, used to treat and prevent heartburn, indigestion, and stomach ulcers. Topcid CT 10mg Tablet is a histamine H2 receptor antagonist that works by reducing the acid produced in the stomach, relieving acid-related indigestion and heartburn. It is commonly prescribed to prevent stomach ulcers and heartburn caused due to the use of painkillers. The medicine must be taken in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. This medicine should relieve indigestion and heartburn within a few hours. If the symptoms persist or get worse even after 14 days of treatment, you should consult your doctor immediately.
Topcid CT 10mg Tablet is a histamine H2 receptor antagonist that works by reducing the acid produced in the stomach, relieving acid-related indigestion and heartburn.
What is the ideal time to take Topcid CT 10mg Tablet?
Topcid CT 10mg Tablet can be taken once daily before bedtime or twice daily in the morning and before bedtime, as recommended. It may also be taken with or without food.
How quickly does Topcid CT 10mg Tablet start working?
The effect of Topcid CT 10mg Tablet is seen to last all day or all night, starting to work as fast as within 15 minutes from when it is given.
What are the main differences between Topcid CT 10mg Tablet and Omeprazole?
Topcid CT 10mg Tablet and Omeprazole belong to different groups of medicines. While Topcid CT 10mg Tablet belongs to histamine H2 antagonists group, Omeprazole belongs to proton pump inhibitors group. Both these medicines work by reducing the amount of acid made by the stomach, to relieve symptoms and allow healing.
What are some rare but serious side effects of Topcid CT 10mg Tablet?
Topcid CT 10mg Tablet may have some serious side effects, but these are rare. These include hives, skin rash, itching, hoarseness and difficulty in breathing or swallowing, as well as swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs.
What precautions should I take while taking Topcid CT 10mg Tablet?
You should avoid taking aspirin and other painkillers used to treat arthritis, period pain or headache. You should also avoid coffee, tea, cocoa and cola drinks, eat smaller, more frequent meals, eat slowly and chew your food carefully, try not to rush at meal times, and stop or cut down on smoking.
Is Topcid CT 10mg Tablet safe for long-term use?
While there is limited data available, Topcid CT 10mg Tablet is generally considered a relatively safe medicine. However, it's best to take it for the duration advised by your doctor and not exceed two weeks of over-the-counter usage unless directed by a doctor.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Topcid CT 10mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
- Topcid CT 10mg Tablet is a well-tolerated and safe medicine with a very low incidence of side effects.
- Take it with or without food.
- Avoid taking soft drinks, citrus fruits like orange and lemon, which can irritate the stomach and increase acid secretion.
- Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after taking Topcid CT 10mg Tablet for 2 weeks as you may be suffering from some other problems.
- Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney disease as dose of your medicine may need to be adjusted.
- Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor.
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Topcid CT 10mg Tablet.
Breastfeed
Topcid CT 10mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnancy
Topcid CT 10mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.