Domperidone (10mg)+ Omeprazole (20mg)
Elcid DM 10 mg/20 mg Tablet is taken without 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.Most common side effects are diarrhea, stomach pain, dryness in mouth, headache, and flatulence. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any side effects. It may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your dizziness. Lifestyle modifications like having cold milk and avoiding hot tea, coffee, spicy food or chocolate can help you to get better results.Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Elcid DM
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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. Elcid DM 10 mg/20 mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Elcid DM 10 mg/20 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Domperidone and Omeprazole. Domperidone is a prokinetic which works on the upper digestive tract to increase the movement of the stomach and intestines, allowing the food to move more easily through the stomach. Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) which works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps in the relief of acid-related indigestion and heartburn.
Related Warnings
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Elcid DM 10 mg/20 mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Elcid DM 10 mg/20 mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Elcid DM 10 mg/20 mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Elcid DM 10 mg/20 mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Elcid DM 10 mg/20 mg Tablet may cause dizziness and visual disturbances. This may affect your driving ability.
Elcid DM 10 mg/20 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Elcid DM 10 mg/20 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Elcid DM 10 mg/20 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Elcid DM 10 mg/20 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Elcid DM 10 mg/20 mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with moderate and severe liver disease.
Yes, Elcid DM 10 mg/20 mg Tablet is safe for most of the patients. However, in some patients it may cause common side effects like diarrhea, stomach pain, flatulence, dryness in the mouth, dizziness, headache and other uncommon and rare side effects. Inform your doctor if you experience any persistent problem while taking this medicine.
The use of Elcid DM 10 mg/20 mg Tablet is considered to be harmful in patients with a known hypersensitivity to omeprazole or domperidone or any other inactive ingredients present in the medicine. Cautious use is advised in patients with underlying kidney or liver disease.
It is best to take the medicine daily before breakfast or on an empty stomach.
Yes, the use of Elcid DM 10 mg/20 mg Tablet can cause an increased risk of irregular heartbeat (serious arrhythmias). These are serious side effects but the chances that it may happen is very low. The risk may be slightly higher in those who are more than 60 years of age.
Yes, the use of Elcid DM 10 mg/20 mg Tablet can cause dry mouth. Dryness of mouth occurs due to Domperidone, which is present in this combination. If you experience dry mouth, drink plenty of water. Take regular sips of water during the day and keep some water on your bedside at night. Cut down the intake of alcohol and avoid smoking. If you have dry mouth, try to use alcohol-free mouthwash as its use increases the risk of tooth decay.
Keep this medicine in the container or pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
