About Zoltar capsule 40mg
A proton pump inhibitor capsule for acidity and heartburn relief.
Zoltar capsule 40mg Uses
- Treats acidity, heartburn, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
- Heals stomach and duodenal ulcers.
- Used alongside antibiotics to treat H. pylori infection.
- Prevents ulcers caused by long-term NSAID use.
- Manages Zollinger-Ellison syndrome linked with excess stomach acid.
Zoltar capsule 40mg Uses in Urdu
- تیزابیت اور سینے میں جلن کا علاج
- معدے اور آنت کے السر کا علاج
- ایچ پائلوری انفیکشن کے علاج میں معاون
- طویل مدتی درد کش ادویات سے ہونے والے السر سے بچاؤ
Zoltar capsule 40mg formula
How to use Zoltar capsule 40mg?
- Take the capsule before breakfast on an empty stomach.
- Swallow whole with water, do not crush or chew.
- Take at the same time each day for consistent acid control.
- Continue for the full duration prescribed even if symptoms improve early.
Drug Interactions
Zoltar can affect how some other medicines are absorbed or broken down.
- Clopidogrel: Omeprazole may reduce its blood thinning effect.
- Warfarin: May increase bleeding risk when combined with omeprazole.
- Antifungal Drugs: Reduced stomach acid can lower absorption of drugs like ketoconazole.
- Methotrexate: May increase methotrexate levels leading to higher toxicity risk.
Risks and warnings
- Long Term Use: Prolonged use may lower magnesium and vitamin B12 levels.
- Bone Fracture Risk: Long-term high-dose use is linked to a higher risk of hip, wrist, and spine fractures.
- Kidney Concerns: Rare cases of kidney inflammation have been reported with long-term use.
- Masking Symptoms: May hide symptoms of stomach cancer, so persistent symptoms need medical evaluation.
- Gut Infections: Reduced stomach acid may increase the risk of intestinal infections.
Zoltar capsule 40mg Side Effects
- Headache.
- Nausea or stomach pain.
- Diarrhea or constipation.
- Flatulence.
- Dizziness in some patients.
Storage Conditions
Store below 25°C, away from moisture and direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children.
