What is Somac 40 mg used for?
Somac is used to treat and help heal duodenal and gastric ulcers. Depending on the position of the ulcer it is called a gastric or duodenal ulcer. A gastric ulcer occurs in the stomach. A duodenal ulcer occurs in the duodenum which is the tube leading out of the stomach.
Should somac be taken morning or night?
The usual dose is 40 mg per day. However, if your doctor also prescribes antibiotics in combination with Somac for the treatment of duodenal ulcers, the dose of Somac is 80 mg per day. The first 40 mg dose should be taken in the morning and the second should be taken before the evening meal for 7 days.
What are the side effects of taking somac?
Side effects
- headache or dizziness.
- diarrhoea, constipation, nausea or vomiting.
- pain, discomfort or excessive gas in the stomach or bowel.
- indigestion.
- mild weakness, tiredness or sleep disturbances.
- increased sweating or body temperature.
- blurred vision, dry mouth.
- metallic taste.
How long can you take somac tablets for?
Somac should not be taken for longer than 8 weeks. The dose and frequency of Somac that your doctor prescribes for you depends on your medical condition. Your doctor may change the dose as your condition changes.
How long does it take somac 40mg to work?
You should start to feel better within 2 to 3 days. It may take up to 4 weeks for pantoprazole to work properly so you may still have some symptoms during this time. If you bought pantoprazole without a prescription, and feel no better after 2 weeks, tell your doctor.
Can somac cause weight gain?
You may have weight gain while you’re taking pantoprazole oral tablets. Both weight gain and weight loss were reported after the drug’s initial studies were done. Additionally, you may gain weight if you have edema (swelling) or bloating, which are possible side effects of pantoprazole.
Can I just stop taking somac?
Usually, you can stop taking pantoprazole without reducing the dose first. But if you’ve taken pantoprazole for a long time, speak to your doctor before you stop taking it. Stopping suddenly could make your stomach produce a lot more acid, and make your symptoms come back.
How long does it take for somac to start working?
Somac Heartburn Relief is not the right medicine for you if you suffer heartburn only occasionally (one episode of heartburn a week or less), or if you want immediate relief of heartburn. Somac Heartburn Relief will start to suppress acid within a few hours, however it is not intended to provide instant symptom relief.
How long does it take for stomach acid to return to normal?
An antacid or alginate can help until your acid levels return to normal. For most people acid levels return to normal within one to two weeks.
Will acid reflux go away?
Can GERD Go Away on Its Own? No, GERD is a potentially serious condition and it will not go away on its own. Untreated GERD can cause the esophagus to swell and all that stomach acid could potentially wear away the lining. It could even lead to esophageal cancer, which can be fatal.