Facid 20mg

How does Facid 20 work?

Facid 20mg acts on proton pumps in the lining of your stomach. These pumps generate stomach acid. By blocking these pumps, this medication limits the production of acid by your stomach. Lowering one’s acid can help alleviate symptoms like heartburn, acid reflux, ulcers, or inflammation in the digestive tract.

Think of it as adjusting the flow from a tap onto a kitchen sink. When the faucet is at full blast, there’s a huge flow of water. Equally, when your stomach pumps are producing a lot of acid, it can result in stomach ache. Nizad behaves like turning down that tap, reducing the quantity of the acid your stomach produces thus relief from symptoms such as heartburn and discomfort.

It also alleviates stomach acid thus your body’s healing processes can work better. So in this way, it not only relieves symptoms but also promotes healing of any possible damage or inflammation in your esophagus or stomach lining.

Facid is created to give you all-day relief and last for a long time, thus you can easily manage your symptoms. Generally, it’s tolerated quite well by most people, even though a small proportion of people may have some short-term and mild side effects like headache, nausea or diarrhea.

Be aware, that Facid is most effective when taken as prescribed by your doctor.

Drug Interactions

The following medications may interact with Facid 20mg

• Warfarin and phenytoin are blood thinners (Anti-seizure drugs)
• Don’t take antibiotics like amoxicillin and clarithromycin.
• Drugs that inhibit fungal growth, for example, ketoconazole
• HIV treatments comprise atazanavir and nelfinavir.

In order not to have any side interactions with the medicine Facid 20mg you should notify your healthcare provider of all the medicines you use such as over-the-counter drugs and vitamins.

All the changes you want to make about your use of medication should always be discussed with your health care provider.

Facid 20mg Dosage Schedule

Your doctor might advise the following dosage schedule

• You can take 20 mg of Facid orally, preferably once per day.
• To maximize the results in suppressing the production of stomach acid, it is usually advised to take it before a meal.
• Take this pill as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew, break, or crush it.
• Concerning the length of treatment, always follow your doctor’s instructions strictly. You may have to take Facid for full recommended duration or a specified number of days depending on your condition.
• In case you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. On the contrary, if your following dose is close at hand, miss the present dose and continue taking your usual schedule. Do not take two doses at the same time.

Side-effects of taking this drug

• Headache
• Emesis
• The diarrhea
• stomach ache
• Constipation
• light-headedness

Keep in mind that such side effects are often mild and temporary and not everyone experiences them.

Yet it’s important to consult your doctor when you have any questions about side effects or experience some strange symptoms while taking this medication.

Points To Remember

When using 20 mg of Facid, your doctor might suggest that you follow these safety measures: 

• Inform your doctor of all the medications you use, be they prescriptions, over-the-counter or herbal, in order to avoid any possible interactions.
• For dose and time of administration, follow the doctor’s prescription. Never take the dose greater than the recommended amount or for the period longer than allowed.
• Inform your doctor about any medical conditions that you have had including liver disease or osteoporosis. The treatment of these disorders is influenced by acid.
• One should not drink when using Facid 20mg as it will increase the chance of side effects and cut the effectiveness of the medication.
• Pregnant mothers or those who are nursing should discuss with their doctors the benefits and the risks of taking this medication.
• Store the drug at room temperature, away from heat sources and moisture and out of reach of children.
• You can accomplish this by implementing the described steps and visiting your doctor when needed so to be reassured of safe and effective use of Facid 20mg.