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Last Updated Oct 30, 2024 | 5:51 AM IST

Gas App 40mg Tablet is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), stomach ulcer, Zollinger Ellison syndrome (overproduction of acid due to pancreatic tumour), duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer and Crohn's Disease-associated Ulcers. It contains Pantoprazole, which reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes. It prevents the release of stomach acid and relieves symptoms of food pipe lining inflammation (esophagitis), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or heartburn. It may cause common side effects like headache, diarrhoea, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, flatulence, dizziness, and arthralgia (joint pain). Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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M2H Pharmaceuticals

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About Gas App 40mg Tablet

Gas App 40mg Tablet belongs to the class of drugs known as Proton pump inhibitor, which reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes. It treats gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), stomach ulcer, Zollinger Ellison syndrome (overproduction of acid due to pancreatic tumour), duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer and Crohn’s Disease-associated Ulcers.

Gas App 40mg Tablet helps in reducing stomach acid by blocking the actions of an enzyme (H+/K+ ATPase or gastric proton pump). This proton pump lies in the cells of the stomach wall and is responsible for the release of gastric acid secretion, damaging tissues in the food pipe, stomach and duodenum. Gas App 40mg Tablet prevents the release of stomach acid and relieves symptoms of food pipe lining inflammation (esophagitis), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or heartburn.

Gas App 40mg Tablet may have common side effects like headache, diarrhoea, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, flatulence, dizziness, and arthralgia (joint pain).  These side effects are temporary and may be resolved after some time. However, if these side effects persist, please contact the doctor.

Gas App 40mg Tablet is safe for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers but should be taken only after consulting a doctor. Tell your doctor if you have stomach or intestinal cancer, liver problems, are allergic to Gas App 40mg Tablet or will have an endoscopy in the future. Prolonged intake of Gas App 40mg Tablet may cause a deficiency of Vitamin B12 and low levels of calcium, magnesium and Vitamin D, leading to osteoporosis.

Uses of Gas App 40mg Tablet

Treatment of Hyperacidity, Heartburn, Peptic ulcer.

Medicinal Benefits

Gas App 40mg Tablet is effective at healing erosive esophagitis (inflammation of food pipe), relieving symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (heartburn), Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer and Crohn’s Disease-associated Ulcers. Gas App 40mg Tablet works by irreversibly blocking the proton pump gate (which secretes stomach acid). It can be prescribed to all age groups, including special populations like the elderly, pregnant, lactating mothers, and kidney and liver disease patients. 

Directions for Use

Tablet/capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Granules for Suspension: Firstly, shake the container and open the cap. Add the granules of the packet to a cup containing one teaspoonful of applesauce or apple juice. Mix well for 5 seconds and make your child drink immediately. Gas App 40mg Tablet should be given 30 min before meals.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Gas App 40mg Tablet

  • Headache
  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Vomiting
  • Flatulence
  • Dizziness
  • Arthralgia (joint pain)

Drug Warnings

You should avoid taking Gas App 40mg Tablet if you are allergic to Gas App 40mg Tablet or proton pump inhibitors, have gastric cancer, liver disease, low magnesium level (osteoporosis), low vitamin B12, pregnant or planning for pregnancy and breastfeeding mothers. Gas App 40mg Tablet may interact with a blood thinner (warfarin), antifungal (ketoconazole), anti-HIV drug (atazanavir, nelfinavir), iron supplements, ampicillin antibiotic, anti-cancer drug (methotrexate). Let your doctor know if you are taking these medicines. Prolonged intake of Gas App 40mg Tablet may cause lupus erythematosus (an inflammatory condition in which the immune system attacks its own tissues), Vitamin B12, and magnesium deficiency. Intake of Gas App 40mg Tablet may mask the symptoms of gastric cancer, so if you have any severe stomach pain or gastric bleeding (blood in mucous or stool), immediately consult the doctor. 

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Gas App 40mg Tablet may interact with a blood thinner (clopidogrel, warfarin), antifungal (ketoconazole, voriconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole), anti-HIV drug (atazanavir, nelfinavir), iron supplements, antibiotic (ampicillin, rifampicin), heart medicine (digoxin) and anti-cancer drug (methotrexate). Let your doctor know if you are taking these medicines.

Drug-Food Interaction: Gas App 40mg Tablet interacts with St John's wort plant that is used as an anti-depressant. This plant may affect the working of Gas App 40mg Tablet. So avoid its intake with Gas App 40mg Tablet.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Gas App 40mg Tablet should not be given in patients with Clostridium difficile-induced colitis, liver disease, bone fractures, low Vitamin B12 (anaemia), and low magnesium (hypomagnesemia).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CLOPIDOGREL
  • WARFARIN
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • VORICONAZOLE
  • ITRACONAZOLE
  • POSACONAZOLE
  • ATAZANAVIR
  • NELFINAVIR
  • AMPICILLIN
  • RIFAMPICIN
  • DIGOXIN
  • METHOTREXATE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid intake of acid or heartburn-triggering foods or drinks like onions, peppermint, chocolate, caffeinated beverages, citrus fruits or juices, tomatoes and high-fat and spicy foods.

  • Before going to sleep, raise your bedhead so that your head and chest are higher than your feet. Do not use piles of pillows; one raised block is fine. This will not allow the stomach acid to backflow through your food pipe.

  • Avoid taking alcohol and smoking cigarettes. Alcohol can raise the level of production of stomach acid, leading to heartburn and acid reflux. On the other hand, nicotine smoking damages the valve (sphincter), preventing the backflow of the stomach acid into the food pipe.

  • Include high fibre-containing foods, berries, cherries, leafy green veggies (kale, spinach) and black peppers in your meal. These foods are full of antioxidants, calcium and vitamin B12 that can help cope with the long-term effects of the medicine. Fermented dairy products like miso, sauerkraut, and kimchi contain probiotics which help in the prevention of excess stomach acid production. Cranberry juice can be beneficial for peptic ulcers and H. Pyroli infection.

  • Avoid regular sitting continuously, as it can increase stomach acid production. Try to take a break of 5 minutes in 1 hour by brisk walking or stretching.

Special Advise

  • Individuals at risk for osteoporosis-related fractures should receive an adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D.

  • Regular monitoring of vitamin B-12 is necessary, as it rarely causes vitamin B-12 deficiency. The risk is increased if they are taken every day for a long time.

  • Gas App 40mg Tablet may interfere with certain laboratory tests (including urine tests for a tetrahydrocannabinol-THC blood test to find certain tumors), possibly causing false test results. Make sure laboratory personnel and all your doctors know you are using Gas App 40mg Tablet.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Normally, a thick mucous layer protects the stomach against its acid secretion. But, in the long run, it gets eroded by excessive stomach acid production, leading to complications like GERD, peptic ulcer, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a gastrointestinal disorder that occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into the food pipe (esophagus). This backflow (acid reflux) irritates the food pipe and causes heartburn. On the other hand, peptic ulcer is a painful condition followed by the development of sores or ulcers in the stomach lining or duodenum (first part of the small intestine) (the duodenum). Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is a rare condition in which a gastrin-secreting tumor of the pancreas causes excessive acid production leading to peptic ulcers.

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Alcohol

Caution

Drinking alcohol with Gas App 40mg Tablet may cause dehydration and elevate the level of stomach acid thereby decreasing its efficiency. So try to avoid, limit alcohol or contact doctor before intake of Gas App 40mg Tablet.

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Pregnancy

Caution

It is not known whether Gas App 40mg Tablet affects the baby or not. So, contact a doctor before intake of Gas App 40mg Tablet. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing it.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Gas App 40mg Tablet passes into the breast milk. However, no evidence of risk has been reported. Please consult your doctor before intake of Gas App 40mg Tablet. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing it.

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Driving

Caution

In some cases, Gas App 40mg Tablet may cause dizziness, sleepiness, or blur vision. If you observe these symptoms, do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you feel better.

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Liver

Caution

Gas App 40mg Tablet should be taken with caution if you have liver problems.

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Kidney

Caution

Patients with kidney disease should consult a doctor before taking Gas App 40mg Tablet.

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Children

Caution

Gas App 40mg Tablet is not be prescribed for children under 5 years of age. It is generally prescribed from 5-16 years of children for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Country of origin

India
Other Info - GA86522

FAQs

Gas App 40mg Tablet is used to treat Hyperacidity, Heartburn, and Peptic ulcer.
Gas App 40mg Tablet prevents the release of stomach acid and relieves symptoms of food pipe lining inflammation (esophagitis), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or heartburn.
No. Gas and acidity are two different common discomforts. Acidity is caused when improper functioning of the valve (sphincter) is located at the junction of the stomach and food pipe. As a result, stomach acid backflows and enters the upper part of the food pipe, causing heartburn. On the other hand, gas is the result of the digestion of food and drinks, eliminating gases like carbon dioxide, hydrogen, nitrogen, methane, etc., from the body.
Yes. Gas App 40mg Tablet can alter certain medical tests like neuroendocrine tumours (secretin stimulation test) and urine screening tests for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). So before undergoing such tests, contact your doctor.
Prolonged intake of Gas App 40mg Tablet may weaken your bone and lower your haemoglobin level. Your doctor may prescribe you Vitamin B12 for enhancing haemoglobin and calcium/vitamin D/magnesium supplements for bone health.
No. Gas App 40mg Tablet prevents excess production of stomach acid, causing acid reflux and heartburn. If blood is coming in your stool or mucous, immediately contact the doctor.
Prolonged intake of Gas App 40mg Tablet may lead to atrophic gastritis (inflammation of stomach cells), Vitamin B12 deficiency and weakening of bones or osteoporosis (loss of calcium, magnesium and vitamin D). Your doctor may prescribe calcium, vitamin D or haemoglobin-enhancing medications to cope with long-term side effects.
No. Gas App 40mg Tablet is not prescribed for stomach cancer. Do not take Gas App 40mg Tablet until your doctor has prescribed you. Gas App 40mg Tablet is only indicated for the treatment of hyperacidity, acid reflux symptoms (GERD), heartburn and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
You should start to feel better in 2-3 days of starting Gas App 40mg Tablet. However, it might take up to 4 weeks for Gas App 40mg Tablet to work properly. Consult the doctor if you do not feel better or if your condition does not improve.
A single dose of Gas App 40mg Tablet may not be sufficient. To treat your condition properly take Gas App 40mg Tablet in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor.
Yes, it is safe to take Gas App 40mg Tablet if prescribed by the doctor. It is a well-tolerated medicine.
Gas App 40mg Tablet is usually prescribed for a short term. However, in some cases, it may be indicated in the long-term management of reflux oesophagitis. If you take Gas App 40mg Tablet on a long-term basis (longer than 1 year) your doctor will advise regular monitoring.
It is best to take Gas App 40mg Tablet 30 minutes to one hour before meal.
Gas App 40mg Tablet should not be discontinued without a doctor’s consultation. To treat your condition effectively take Gas App 40mg Tablet for as long as it has been prescribed. Talk to the doctor if you have any concerns.
Gas App 40mg Tablet may cause weight changes as a side effect. Consult the doctor if you notice any weight changes that bother you.
Avoid alcohol consumption as it might make your stomach produce more acid than normal. This can cause stomach lining irritation and make your symptoms worse.
Antacids can be taken with Gas App 40mg Tablet if prescribed by the doctor. However, maintain a gap of 2 hours between Gas App 40mg Tablet and antacid medicines.
Eat smaller and more frequent meals. Avoid foods that trigger acidity such as fatty and fried food, spicy food, carbonated drinks and alcohol. Include non-citrus fruits, vegetables, lean meat, oatmeal, whole-grain bread, and rice in your diet. Do not lie down immediately after eating and avoid vigorous exercise for a couple of hours after eating.
Yes, it is safe to take painkillers along with Gas App 40mg Tablet if advised by the doctor. To prevent stomach upset, painkillers can be taken with or just after a meal.
Gas App 40mg Tablet should be swallowed as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it. Gas App 40mg Tablet should be taken 30-60 minutes before meal.
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember unless it is time for the scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for the forgotten dose. Take your next, normal dose at the usual time.
In some people, Gas App 40mg Tablet may cause side effects like headache, diarrhoea, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, flatulence, dizziness, and arthralgia (joint pain). Most of these side effects are temporary and usually resolve over time. However, if any of the side effects persist or worsen, please contact the doctor.

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