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ALMIT 400mg Tablet 10s
- Does this requires a prescription ? Yes
- Generic Name: Cimetidine
- Manufactured by : Webros Pharmaceuticals
- Drug Strength : 400mg
- Drug Form : Tablet
- Pack Size : 10s
- Product SKU : dis_27439
Cimetidine (HCl):400mg | Anti-peptic ulcerants
Alternate brands of ALMIT 400mg Tablet 10s
Brand Name | Price | Savings |
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Zemet tablet 400 mg 10’s | ₨ 46.00 | You will pay -46 more |
Zemet tablet 200 mg 2×10’s | ₨ 46.00 | You will pay -46 more |
Vegamet tablet 400 mg 20×10’s | ₨ 272.00 | You will pay -272 more |
Vegamet tablet 400 mg 10’s | ₨ 32.00 | You will pay -32 more |
Vegamet tablet 200 mg 20×10’s | ₨ 272.00 | You will pay -272 more |
Manufactured / Marketed By : Webrose Product Form : TabletPack Size : 10sIngredients : Cimetidine (HCl):400mgGeneric Category : Anti-peptic ulcerants
How it works
ALMIT 400mg Tablet 10s works by blocking histamine at a specific site in the stomach. This results in inhibition of acid secretion and lowered gastric acidity.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for ALMIT 400mg Tablet 10s
- Headache severe
- Dizziness severe
- Diarrhea severe
- Gynecomastia severe
- Decrease in blood cell count severe
- Skin rash
- Muscle pain
- Sleepiness
- Joint pain
Uses of ALMIT 400mg Tablet 10s
What is it prescribed for?
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Duodenal Ulcer
ALMIT 400mg Tablet 10s is used in the treatment of ulcers in the small intestine.
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Gastric Ulcer
ALMIT 400mg Tablet 10s is used in the treatment of ulcers in the stomach.
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Gastroesophagal Reflux Disease
ALMIT 400mg Tablet 10s is used for the treatment of a condition where the acid produced in the stomach causes irritation in the food pipe.
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Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
ALMIT 400mg Tablet 10s is used to relieve the symptoms of this rare condition where the acid secretion in the stomach is abnormally high.
Concerns
Frequently asked questions
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Onset of action
The effect of this medicine can be observed in less than 1 hour after an oral dose and less than 30 minutes after an intravenous dose.
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Duration of Effect
The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 4 to 5 hours after an intravenous dose and 4 to 8 hours after an oral dose.
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Safe with Alchohol?
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended in patients receiving ALMIT 400mg Tablet 10s. Any symptoms of adverse effects like dizziness, breathing difficulty should be reported to the doctor. Performing activities that require mental alertness like driving, operating machinery should be avoided.
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Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.
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Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is recommended in pregnant women only if benefits overweigh the risks.
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Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is known to excreted through the breastmilk. It is not recommended for breastfeeding women.
When not to use?
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Allergy
Not recommended in patients with known allergy to ALMIT 400mg Tablet 10s or other H2 antagonists.
Warnings
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Pregnancy
This medicine is recommended in pregnant women only if benefits overweigh the risks.
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Breast-feeding
This medicine is known to excreted through the breastmilk. It is not recommended for breastfeeding women.
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Kidney disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with the kidney injury due to the risk of interstitial nephritis and urinary retention. Close monitoring of kidney function is necessary. The dose of this medicine should be adjusted based on the CrCl.
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Use in children
This medicine is recommended for children less than 16 years only if benefits overweigh the risks.
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Liver disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Any signs and symptoms of elevated liver enzymes, fatigue, abdominal pain, and dark urine should be reported to the doctor.
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Gastric malignancy
This medicine may relieve the symptoms of gastric cancer but do not treat the condition. Early diagnosis of malignancy is necessary and appropriate treatment should be initiated.
Dosage
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Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose can be skipped.
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Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
Interactions
Interaction with Medicines- Glipizide moderate
- Loperamide severe
- Phenytoin severe
- Antifungal agents moderate
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severe
Use of ALMIT 400mg Tablet 10s is not recommended for use if any symptoms indicating gastrointestinal bleeding exists. Consult your doctor if there is blood in vomit or the stools are bloody or black.
General Instructions
Take ALMIT 400mg Tablet 10s once a day with meals and at bedtime or as prescribed by the doctor. It can be taken 30 minutes before food to prevent symptoms of heartburn. Do not take in larger amounts than prescribed. Take this medicine at the same time every day.
Other details
- Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
- To be taken as instructed by doctor
- May cause sleepiness
References
- practo.com - Cimetidine [Internet]. Available from: https://www.practo.com/medicine-info/cimetidine-387-api [cited 14 september 2019]. 16 Nov 2017
- medicines.org.uk - Cimetidine 200 mg Tablets BP [Internet]. Available from: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/medicine/25753 [cited 14 september 2019]. 02 Apr 2019
- medlineplus.gov - Cimetidine [Internet]. Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682256.html [cited 14 september 2019]. 11 September 2019
- dailymed.nlm.nih.gov - CIMETIDINE [Internet]. Available from: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=06c0a509-026f-44e0-9975-a94a8de51d43 [cited 14 september 2019]. July 11, 2019
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