No. Profast 40mg Tablet prevents the excessive production of stomach acid, which can cause acid reflux and heartburn. If blood is present in your stool or mucus, contact your doctor immediately.

Prolonged intake of Profast 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. Profast 40mg Tablet is not prescribed for stomach cancer. Do not take Profast 40mg Tablet until your doctor has prescribed it to you. Profast 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 Profast 40mg Tablet. However, it might take up to 4 weeks for Profast 40mg Tablet to work properly. Consult a doctor if you don't feel better or if your condition doesn't improve.

A single dose of Profast 40mg Tablet may not be sufficient. To treat your condition properly, take Profast 40mg Tablet in the dose and for the duration prescribed by your doctor.

Yes, it is safe to take Profast 40mg Tablet if your doctor prescribes it. It is a well-tolerated medicine.

Profast 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 Profast 40mg Tablet on a long-term basis (longer than 1 year), your doctor will advise regular monitoring.

It is best to take Profast 40mg Tablet 30 minutes to one hour before a meal.

Profast 40mg Tablet should not be discontinued without a doctor’s consultation. To treat your condition effectively, take Profast 40mg Tablet for as long as it has been prescribed. Talk to the doctor if you have any concerns.

Profast 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 usual. This can irritate the stomach lining and make your symptoms worse.

Antacids can be taken with Profast 40mg Tablet if prescribed by the doctor. However, maintain a 2-hour gap between Profast 40mg Tablet and antacid medicines.

Eat smaller and more frequent meals. Avoid foods that trigger acidity, such as fatty and fried foods, spicy foods, 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 at least a couple of hours afterwards.

Yes, it is safe to take painkillers along with Profast 40mg Tablet if advised by the doctor. To prevent stomach upset, painkillers can be taken with or just after a meal.

Profast 40mg Tablet should be swallowed as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it. Profast 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 regular dose at the usual time.

In some people, Profast 40mg Tablet may cause side effects such as headaches, 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 side effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor.