L-Vive Junior 15 Tablet MD is a medicine that reduces the amount of acid produced in your stomach. It is used for treating acid-related diseases of the stomach and intestine, such as acid reflux, peptic ulcer disease, and some other stomach conditions associated with excessive acid production.
L-Vive Junior 15 Tablet MD is also used to prevent stomach ulcers and acidity. This medicine should be taken one hour before a meal. The dose and duration of the treatment will depend on your underlying condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep on taking it as prescribed, even if your symptoms disappear quickly. You can increase the efficiency of the treatment by eating smaller meals more often and avoiding caffeinated drinks (like tea and coffee) and spicy or fatty foods.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, and diarrhea. These symptoms are generally mild, but if they bother you or do not go away, consult your doctor. Long-term use of this medicine may increase the risk of side effects. For instance, using this medicine for more than one year may increase your risk of bone fractures, especially with higher doses. Talk to your doctor about ways to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis), such as taking calcium and vitamin D supplements.
Before taking L-Vive Junior 15 Tablet MD, you need to tell your doctor if you have severe liver problems or are taking medicines for HIV. Also, if you have ever had an allergic reaction to similar medicines in the past or suffer from bone loss (osteoporosis). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Prolonged use of painkillers increases the risk of peptic ulcers.
L-Vive Junior 15 Tablet MD helps reduce excess stomach acid, providing relief from discomforts like heartburn and indigestion. It helps balance acid levels and supports better digestion, preventing irritation in the stomach.
In Treatment of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux)
L-Vive Junior 15 Tablet MD helps reduce stomach acid, relieving symptoms of acid reflux such as heartburn and irritation. Lowering acid levels helps minimize discomfort and supports digestive health.
In Treatment of Peptic ulcer disease
L-Vive Junior 15 Tablet MD aids in healing peptic ulcers by reducing stomach acid, allowing the damaged lining of the stomach and intestines to recover. This helps prevent pain, discomfort, and further complications.
Side effects of L-Vive Junior Tablet MD
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of L-Vive Junior
Nausea
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Constipation
How to use L-Vive Junior Tablet MD
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Put it in your mouth but do not swallow it. L-Vive Junior 15 Tablet MD is to be taken empty stomach.
How L-Vive Junior Tablet MD works
L-Vive Junior 15 Tablet MD is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach, which helps in the relief of acid-related indigestion and heartburn. It does this by inhibiting the action of proton pumps in the stomach lining, which are responsible for acid production. By lowering acid levels, L-Vive Junior 15 Tablet MD helps promote the healing of ulcers, reduces irritation of the stomach and esophagus, and provides relief from acid-related discomfort.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with L-Vive Junior 15 Tablet MD. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
L-Vive Junior 15 Tablet MD may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
L-Vive Junior 15 Tablet MD is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether L-Vive Junior 15 Tablet MD alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
L-Vive Junior 15 Tablet MD is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of L-Vive Junior 15 Tablet MD is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
L-Vive Junior 15 Tablet MD should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of L-Vive Junior 15 Tablet MD may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take L-Vive Junior Tablet MD?
If you miss a dose of L-Vive Junior 15 Tablet MD, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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L-Vive Junior 15 Tablet MD should be taken 1 hour before a meal, preferably in the morning.
Inform your doctor if you get watery diarrhea, fever, or stomach pain that does not go away.
Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after taking it for 14 days, as you may be suffering from some other problem that needs attention.
Consult your doctor right away if you develop decreased urination, edema (swelling due to fluid retention), lower back pain, fatigue, rash, or fever. These could be signs of a kidney problem.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Timoprazole Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Proton-Pump Inhibitors
Interaction with drugs
Taking L-Vive Junior with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Please consult with your doctor. Doctor may monitor liver function and blood cell counts.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of serious side effects of Methotrexate.
Please consult with your doctor. Doctor may monitor liver function and blood cell counts.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of serious side effects of Methotrexate.
Please consult with your doctor. Doctor may monitor liver function and blood cell counts.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of serious side effects of Methotrexate.
Please consult with your doctor. Doctor may monitor liver function and blood cell counts.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of serious side effects of Methotrexate.
Heartburn Mental disorder Depression Frequent persistent heartburn Gastroesophageal reflux disease Irritable bowel syndrome Indigestion Back flow of acid from stomach Difficulty in swallowing Inflammation of esophagus Excess acid secretion by stomach Intestinal or stomach ulcers
Dr. Sunil Sekhri
Diabetology
You need to be examined in clinic to reach a diagnosis and then appropriate medicine can be prescribed
My cough is not getting cured since 4-6 months. Tried some doctors, their medicines work for some time and the dry cough starts again. Though it happens occasionally, but i still cough
Dr. Shubhra Chandan Pradhan
ENT
It can be allergic cough or acid reflux disease. Can't give more opinion without seeing
Suffering from acid reflux disease due to which pain in throat and right side of lower abdomen
Dr. Saurav Arora
Homeopathy
Dear sir for the time being you can take Robinia 30, 04 drops in half cup water and Nixocid tab 2 tab thrice daily for a month, but as this case needs supervision, discussion and examination you need to visit a homeopath so that he can discuss your case in detail, get some investigations, do examination and guide you accordingly,
I had heart burn 2 days ago. It's kind of acid reflux. Since yesterday morning, I have sharp pain while swallowing in esophageal area. Should I take medicines or will it get cured by days?
What is L-Vive Junior 15 Tablet MD? What is it used for?
L-Vive Junior 15 Tablet MD belongs to a class of medicines known as proton pump inhibitors. L-Vive Junior 15 Tablet MD is used for the treatment of acidity, peptic ulcer disease (gastric and duodenal ulcers), reflux esophagitis, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It works by reducing the amount of acid made by your stomach.
Should L-Vive Junior 15 Tablet MD be taken empty stomach or with food?
L-Vive Junior 15 Tablet MD is taken on an empty stomach. It should be swallowed whole (remember not to chew or crush it) and taken at least 1 hour before a meal with some water.
While taking L-Vive Junior 15 Tablet MD, which foods should be avoided?
It's best to avoid foods that trigger acidity and heartburn, as they can worsen your condition. These include fried or spicy foods, butter, oil, and caffeinated drinks like cola or tea.
Is L-Vive Junior 15 Tablet MD used for children?
Yes, L-Vive Junior 15 Tablet MD is used in the management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and erosive gastritis in children. However, the safety and effectiveness of L-Vive Junior 15 Tablet MD are established only in children between 1 and 17 years of age.
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