Xylanta 400 mg/20 mg Tablet

Quick info

Xylanta 400 mg/20 mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of acidity, stomach ulcer, bloating. Xylanta 400 mg/20 mg Tablet is taken with food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect or be affected by this medicine.

How it works

Xylanta 400 mg/20 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines:

Direction of use

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. Xylanta 400 mg/20 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Tips

• Avoid taking hot tea
• coffee
• spicy food
• and chocolate. Instead have cold milk and cold coffee as these help neutralize the acid in the stomach.
• Avoid alcohol and smoking.
• Avoid eating late at night or before bedtime.
• Do not take Xylanta 400 mg/20 mg Tablet at least 2 hours before or after taking other medicines. It may interact with other medicines.
• Talk to your doctor if you notice any signs of appendicitis such as lower abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, nausea, and vomiting.

Side Effects

• chalky taste
• diarrhea
• constipation