Kidolans
Kidolans Products are primarily used for
Acidity, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux), Peptic ulcer disease
About Kidolans Products
Uses of Kidolans Products
Lansoprazole is used in the treatment of acidity, gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux) and peptic ulcer disease.
Kidolans Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Kidolans are Nausea, Headache, Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Dizziness.
How Kidolans Products work
Lansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps in relief of acid related indigestion and heartburn.
Patient Concerns about Kidolans Products
Frequently asked questions about Kidolans Products
Frequently asked questions about Lansoprazole
Q. What is Kidolans 15 Tablet DT? What is it used for?
Kidolans 15 Tablet DT belongs to a class of medicines known as proton pump inhibitors. Kidolans 15 Tablet DT is used for the treatment of peptic ulcer disease (gastric and duodenal ulcers), reflux esophagitis or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It is also used to treat a disease associated with excessive acid production in the stomach known as Zollinger Ellison syndrome (ZES). It works by reducing the amount of acid made by your stomach.
Q. How is Kidolans 15 Tablet DT given through the nasogastric tube?
Your doctor or nurse will show you the correct way of giving Kidolans 15 Tablet DT through the nasogastric (NG) tube. Open the Kidolans 15 Tablet DT capsule and empty the granules into a syringe. Mix the contents with apple juice in the syringe and attach it to the NG tube and give directly into the stomach. Once given, flush the NG tube with more apple juice to clear the tube.
Q. Should Kidolans 15 Tablet DT be taken empty stomach or with food?
Usually, Kidolans 15 Tablet DT is taken once a day, first thing in the morning, on an empty stomach. If you take Kidolans 15 Tablet DT twice a day, take 1 dose in the morning and 1 dose in the evening. The tablets should be swallowed whole (remember not be chewed or crushed) and taken at least 1 hour before a meal with some water.
Q. While taking Kidolans 15 Tablet DT, which foods should be avoided?
You should preferably avoid foods that cause acidity and heartburn as they will only worsen your condition, for example: fried or spicy food, butter, oil, and juices, caffeinated drinks like cola or tea, drinks from citrus fruits like lemon water or orange juice and alcohol.
Q. Is Kidolans 15 Tablet DT used for children?
Yes, Kidolans 15 Tablet DT is used in the management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and erosive gastritis in children. However, the safety and effectiveness of Kidolans 15 Tablet DT are established only in children between 1 to 17 years of age.