Pylobis Tablet helps to treat ulcers in the stomach and intestines. It is also used in combination with other medicines for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori infections.

Pylobis Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken at the same time each day to get the most benefit. Your symptoms may get better after a short time but do not stop taking it until you have finished a full course of treatment, even if you feel well. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive, and the infection may come back.

The medicine is generally safe to use, however some may experience nausea, diarrhea, indigestion, abdominal pain, and vomiting as a side effect. These side effects bother you or will not go away, your doctor may suggest ways of preventing or reducing them.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.

Uses of Pylobis Tablet

Peptic ulcer disease

Benefits of Pylobis Tablet

In Peptic ulcer disease

Peptic ulcer disease is a condition in which painful sores or ulcers develop in the inner lining of the stomach or gut (intestine). Pylobis Tablet reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes which prevents further damage to the ulcer as it heals naturally. You may be given other medicines along with this medicine depending on what caused the ulcer. You need to keep taking the medicine as it is prescribed for it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear.

Side effects of Pylobis Tablet

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 Pylobis

Diarrhea
Nausea
Vomiting
Indigestion
Abdominal pain

How to use Pylobis Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Pylobis Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Pylobis Tablet works

Pylobis Tablet is believed to work by several methods. First, it increases in mucus glycoprotein secretion and may also bind to the gastric mucus layer to act as a diffusion barrier to HCl. It is also known to have cytoprotective effect and enhances mucosal secretion of prostaglandins and bicarbonate.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Pylobis Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Pylobis Tablet 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

Information regarding the use of Pylobis Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Pylobis Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Pylobis Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Pylobis Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Pylobis Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Pylobis Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Pylobis Tablet

₹23.75/Tablet

Bisvig 120mg Tablet

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₹25.25/tablet

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Pylopic Tablet

Olympus Life Sciences

₹26/tablet

9% costlier

Bisgram Tablet

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₹28.75/tablet

21% costlier

Bisthera Tablet

Enactis Healthcare Pvt Ltd

₹24.13/tablet

2% costlier

Bistas Tablet

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₹26.75/tablet

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Quick tips

Pylobis Tablet is used for the treatment of stomach ulcers.
Before taking Pylobis Tablet, inform your doctor if you have any other gastrointestinal disorders.
Pylobis Tablet might cause temporary and harmless darkening of the tongue and/or black stool. Do not panic, just inform your doctor.
Have plenty of fluid while taking Pylobis Tablet, particularly with the bedtime dose.
Let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to become, or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Bismuth derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

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