Axid Capsule

About this Medicine

Axid Capsule is an antacid. It reduces the amount of excess acid made by your stomach. It is used to treat and prevent heartburn, indigestion and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach. It is also used to treat and prevent stomach ulcers, reflux disease and some other rare conditions. Axid Capsule is also commonly prescribed to prevent stomach ulcers and heartburn caused due to the use of pain-killers. It must be swallowed whole with water before or after a meal. The medicine must be taken in 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. It is not recommended to take this medicine in severe stomach disease. You can help the medicine work better by eating smaller meals more often and avoiding spicy or oily foods.Most people do not experience any side effects while taking this medicine. However, the most common side effects include fatigue, drowsiness, headache, constipation, diarrhea, and muscle pain. These symptoms are usually mild and will go away when you stop taking this medicine or as you adjust to it. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects bother you or do not go away.Before taking it, inform your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Also, tell your doctor if you are taking other medications. This medicine is usually considered safe to take during pregnancy and breastfeeding if it has been prescribed by a doctor. Avoid drinking alcohol as this can increase the amount of acid in your stomach and make your symptoms worse.

How it Works

Axid Capsule is a histamine H2 receptor antagonist. It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps in relief of acid related indigestion and heartburn.

Key Facts

Chemical Class :: Thiazole Derivative|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: GASTRO INTESTINAL|Action Class :: Histamine Type-2 Receptor Antagonists (H2 Blockers)

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