• Biocid 10mg Tablet is a medicine that reduces the amount of acid produced in your stomach
• It is used in the treatment of acid-related diseases of the stomach and intestine such as heartburn, acid reflux, peptic ulcer disease, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
• It provides relief from symptoms and promotes healing
• Biocid 10mg Tablet is best taken one hour before a meal, preferably in the morning
• The dose will depend on your underlying condition and how you respond to the medicine
• You should keep on taking it as prescribed even if your symptoms disappear quickly
• You can increase the efficiency of the treatment by eating smaller meals more often and avoiding caffeinated drinks (like tea and coffee), and spicy or fatty foods.
• The most common side effects observed with this medicine include nausea, vomiting, headache, flatulence, diarrhea, and stomach pain
• These symptoms are generally mild but if they bother you or do not go away, consult your doctor
• Long-term use of this medicine may lead to an increased risk of side effects
• For instance, using this medicine for more than 1 year may increase your risk for bone fractures, especially with higher doses
• Talk to your doctor about ways to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis).
• Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have or had severe liver problems, allergic reactions to similar medicines, or bone loss (osteoporosis)
• Other medicines may affect, or be affected by, this medicine
• Let your doctor know about all other medicines you are taking, to make sure it is safe
• This is particularly important if you are taking medicines for HIV, fungal infections, tuberculosis, epilepsy (fits), or some types of blood thinners
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

Uses of Biocid 10mg Tablet

• In Treatment of Heartburn Heartburn and acid reflux happens when a muscle above your stomach relaxes too much and allows stomach contents and acid to come back up into your esophagus and mouth
• Biocid 10mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called proton pump inhibitors
• It reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes and relieves the pain associated with heartburn and acid reflux
• You can increase the efficiency of the medicine by making certain lifestyle changes
• These include avoiding foods that trigger the symptoms, eating smaller more frequent meals, losing weight if you are overweight
• In Treatment of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is a rare disorder where excessive stomach acid production leads to multiple peptic ulcers
• Symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, and heartburn
• Biocid 10mg Tablet By reducing the production of stomach acid, it helps alleviate symptoms such as abdominal pain, heartburn, and diarrhea
• Esomeprazole also aids in the healing of peptic ulcers, which are common in this condition
• By controlling the excessive acid secretion associated with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, esomeprazole helps improve the overall digestive health and prevents complications such as gastrointestinal bleeding.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Biocid 10mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Frequestly asked Questions

Common and Known Side effects of Biocid 10mg Tablet

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Flatulence
• Headache