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Drego Tablet

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Drego Tablet

It is prescribed for gastroesophageall reflux disease (GERD), Zollinger-Ellison (gastric acid hyper secretion) syndrome and duodenal ulcer.

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Related Faqs

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Can I take Drego with vitamin D?

Yes, vitamin D can be taken along with Drego. Vitamin D is generally advised to be taken as a supplement with Drego as the long term use of Drego decreases the absorption of calcium and may lead to calcium deficiency. This can lead to osteoporosis (thinning of bones) and increase the risk of bone fractures like hip, wrist and spine fractures. Please consult your doctor to know about ways to prevent this.

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Can long term use of Drego cause magnesium deficiency?

Long-term use of Drego can lower magnesium levels in patients taking multiple daily doses for 3 months or longer. Get your magnesium levels checked at regular intervals. Tell your doctor if you experience seizures (fits), dizziness, abnormal or fast heartbeat, jitteriness, jerking movements or shaking (tremors), muscle weakness, spasms of the hands and feet, cramps, muscle aches.

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How is Drego useful in the treatment of H. pylori infection?

Drego is used along with antibiotics for the treatment of H.Pylori infection. It works by decreasing stomach acid volume and decreasing breakdown and washout of antibiotics leading to an increased antibiotic concentration and tissue penetration. It also helps in the symptomatic relief by decreasing associated acidity, reflux, and heartburn.

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Can I take antacids along with Drego?

Yes, you can take antacids along with Drego. Take it 2 hours before or after you take Drego.

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How is R 20 useful in the treatment of H. pylori infection?

R 20 is used along with antibiotics for the treatment of H.Pylori infection. It works by decreasing stomach acid volume and decreasing breakdown and washout of antibiotics leading to an increased antibiotic concentration and tissue penetration. It also helps in the symptomatic relief by decreasing associated acidity, reflux, and heartburn.

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How is Lafumac Plus useful in the treatment of H. pylori infection?

Lafumac Plus is used along with antibiotics for the treatment of H.Pylori infection. It works by decreasing stomach acid volume and decreasing breakdown and washout of antibiotics leading to an increased antibiotic concentration and tissue penetration. It also helps in the symptomatic relief by decreasing associated acidity, reflux, and heartburn.

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Published At: Oct 19, 2023

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Sources

  • https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a699060.html https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/rabeprazole/common-questions-about-rabeprazole/

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