Cidpro sachet 20 mg / 1680 mg

About Cidpro sachet 20 mg / 1680 mg

Cidpro sachet 20 mg / 1680 mg Uses

• Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Heartburn and acid regurgitation
• Healing of an inflamed food pipe
• Fast relief of acid symptoms
• Stomach and duodenal ulcers when prescribed

Drug Class

• Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)
• Immediate-release acid suppressing sachet

What Experts Say

Esomeprazole switches off the acid producing pumps in the stomach lining, strongly reducing acid. The sodium bicarbonate in this sachet protects the esomeprazole from stomach acid so it is absorbed quickly, which speeds up the onset of relief.

This immediate-release design can be helpful when fast symptom control is wanted, including night time reflux. The sachet is dissolved in water and taken on an empty stomach, usually before a meal.

PPIs are effective and widely used, but the lowest effective dose for the needed time is best. Because the sachet contains sodium, people on salt restricted diets or with heart or kidney conditions should use it under medical advice.

Cidpro sachet 20 mg / 1680 mg formula

• Esomeprazole 20mg
• Sodium Bicarbonate 1680mg

Available forms

• Powder

How to use Cidpro sachet 20 mg / 1680 mg?

• Empty the sachet into water, stir and drink, usually once daily.
• Take on an empty stomach, about an hour before a meal.
• Do not take with other food or liquids at the same moment.
• Use for the duration your doctor advises.

Drug Interactions

By lowering stomach acid, esomeprazole can change how some medicines are absorbed.

• Clopidogrel: Esomeprazole may reduce its effect; the doctor will advise.
• Medicines needing acid to absorb: Reduces absorption of some antifungals like ketoconazole.
• Methotrexate: High doses may build up when combined.
• Digoxin: Levels may rise slightly with reduced acid.

Risks and warnings

• Sodium content: Contains sodium; caution in high blood pressure, heart or kidney disease.
• Long term use: Prolonged use may lower magnesium and vitamin B12 and affect bone strength.
• Infections: Reduced acid can slightly raise the risk of gut infections.
• Underlying causes: Persistent symptoms need medical review.

Cidpro sachet 20 mg / 1680 mg Side Effects

• Headache
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Wind (flatulence)
• Belching from the bicarbonate

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C in a dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight, out of reach of children.