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Bycid-O is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Bycid-O depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Bycid-O is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Bycid-O safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Bycid-O on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Bycid-O safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Bycid-O for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Bycid-O on the Kidneys?
Bycid-O is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Bycid-O on the Liver?
Bycid-O is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Bycid-O on the Heart?
Bycid-O is completely safe for the heart.
Bycid-O should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Bycid-O unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Bycid-O habit forming or addictive?
Bycid-O does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Bycid-O
Taking Bycid-O with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Bycid-O
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Bycid-O with alcohol.
Take Bycid-O 1-2 times in a day or as advised by your doctor. Bycid-O should be taken empty stomach,1 hour before a meal or 2 hours after the meal so that it can form a protective coating in the gastrointestinal lining. Precautions must be taken in patients with improper kidney function.
Yes, Bycid-O might help with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) but there is insufficient scientific data available for its use in IBS. Since it is a prescription drug you are advised to not take it by yourself.
Yes, Bycid-O might be helpful in treating GERD. It helps in GERD by forming a protective layer on the wall of the gastrointestinal tract as well esophagus that protects the symptoms of GERD such as heartburn and acidity.
Usually, Bycid-O is given for short-term treatment for up to 8 weeks. You are advised to take Bycid-O as long as it is recommended by your doctor. Taking this drug beyond that period might not be good for you because it can lead to unintended side effects.
Bycid-O contains sucralfate that works by forming a protective coating in the gastrointestinal lining that protects it against stomach acid, pepsin, and bile acid salts which allows the ulcer to heal.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Carafate
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 656-657
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1154-1155