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Nowheiz 5mg/10mg Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Uses:

Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcers and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

Medicinal Benefits:

Nowheiz 5mg/10mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called gastrointestinal agents used to treat heartburn, indigestion, epigastric pain, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcers and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Nowheiz 5mg/10mg Tablet is a combination of two drugs, namely: Omeprazole (proton pump inhibitor) and Domperidone (a dopamine antagonist). Omeprazole works by blocking the action of an enzyme called gastric proton pump, which is responsible for the production of acid Domperidone works by increasing the movements and contractions of stomach muscle. Together, Nowheiz 5mg/10mg Tablet helps in treating acidity.

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Nowheiz 5mg/10mg Tablet contains Omeprazole and Domperidone. Omeprazole works by blocking the action of an enzyme called gastric proton pump, which is responsible for the production of acid. Domperidone works by increasing the movements and contractions of stomach muscles. Together, Nowheiz 5mg/10mg Tablet helps in treating acidity.

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Nowheiz 5mg/10mg Tablet. Drink enough fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. Consult your doctor if you experience severe diarrhoea or if you find blood in your stools.

Avoid lying down immediately after meals to prevent acid reflux. Raise the head of the bed 10-20cm by putting a pillow so that the head and chest are above the waist. This helps in preventing acid reflux.

Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Nowheiz 5mg/10mg Tablet. Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might help in stimulating saliva and thereby prevents drying of the mouth.

Nowheiz 5mg/10mg Tablet contains domperidone which helps in treating nausea and vomiting. However, Nowheiz 5mg/10mg Tablet is used to treat acidity. Please consult your doctor, he/she may prescribe you an alternate medicine for treating nausea and vomiting.

Do not take Nowheiz 5mg/10mg Tablet for longer durations unless prescribed by the doctor. Consult your doctor if your condition does not improve even after taking Nowheiz 5mg/10mg Tablet for 14days.