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Can Pantocid And Ganaton Be Taken For GERD?
Question: Dir,
I have been suffering from sleep disturbances due to sudden loss of breath for the last 5 yrs .Initial suspicion was pointed towards sleep apnea but recently my doctor has fixed the possibility to GERD. Advised the following medicines .
1TAB GANATON 50 MG 1-1-1 for 1 week
2.TAB PONTOCID 40 MG 1-0-1 for 1 week
Is the long term use of these medicine harmful ?
Thanks
I have been suffering from sleep disturbances due to sudden loss of breath for the last 5 yrs .Initial suspicion was pointed towards sleep apnea but recently my doctor has fixed the possibility to GERD. Advised the following medicines .
1TAB GANATON 50 MG 1-1-1 for 1 week
2.TAB PONTOCID 40 MG 1-0-1 for 1 week
Is the long term use of these medicine harmful ?
Thanks
Brief Answer:
Safe medications
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
Pantocid and Ganaton are safe medications.
If you are finding relief with these medications, you can take them for 4-8 weeks for relief.
But more important is lifestyle/dietary changes for control of symptoms.
1. Weight reduction if obese
2. Avoid coffee, citrus, chocolates, fatty food, alcohol and smoking (if you have these habits)
3. Go to be at least 2-3 hours after food.
I hope that answers your query.
Let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Safe medications
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
Pantocid and Ganaton are safe medications.
If you are finding relief with these medications, you can take them for 4-8 weeks for relief.
But more important is lifestyle/dietary changes for control of symptoms.
1. Weight reduction if obese
2. Avoid coffee, citrus, chocolates, fatty food, alcohol and smoking (if you have these habits)
3. Go to be at least 2-3 hours after food.
I hope that answers your query.
Let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Dr,
Thank you very much for your sympathetic and informative advice.
Lastly, It would be greatly appreciated if you can share your thoughts on the following queries.
1.Do sudden eruption of natural emotions( like happiness, sorrow, anger, sexual excitement etc) and sports activities aggravate the symptoms of reflex acidity ?
2.I am feeling the relief after medication but if i stop the medicine will it reappear ?( As doctor suggested, I am following a simple life style before and for the last one week i have stopped tea & coffee also.Not obese, and regularly do exercise.)
Thank you once again very much.
Thank you very much for your sympathetic and informative advice.
Lastly, It would be greatly appreciated if you can share your thoughts on the following queries.
1.Do sudden eruption of natural emotions( like happiness, sorrow, anger, sexual excitement etc) and sports activities aggravate the symptoms of reflex acidity ?
2.I am feeling the relief after medication but if i stop the medicine will it reappear ?( As doctor suggested, I am following a simple life style before and for the last one week i have stopped tea & coffee also.Not obese, and regularly do exercise.)
Thank you once again very much.
Brief Answer:
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yes, acidity symptoms worsens with the emotional changes you have mentioned.
You need to take the medication for 4-8 weeks.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yes, acidity symptoms worsens with the emotional changes you have mentioned.
You need to take the medication for 4-8 weeks.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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