Nizatect capsules are a medication primarily used to treat and reduce stomach acid secretion, helping relieve the symptoms of heartburn, indigestion, and ulcers. These capsules contain the active ingredient nizatidine. This medication works by inhibiting histamine H2 receptors in the parietal cells of the stomach, effectively reducing the amount of acid produced by the stomach. This effect helps relieve pain and irritation caused by excess acid and aids in the healing of ulcers in the stomach and duodenum.
What are the ingredients in Nizatect?
Nizatect capsules contain the following active ingredients:
Nizatidine: 150 mg and 300 mg.
The capsules also contain inactive ingredients.
Indications for Use of Nizatect
Nizatect capsules are used to treat:
Peptic Ulcer Disease: To treat gastric and duodenal ulcers.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): To relieve the symptoms of heartburn, acid reflux, and erosive esophagitis.
Acid Indigestion: To relieve the symptoms of indigestion caused by excess acid.
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome: A rare condition characterized by excessive acid secretion.
Prevention of stress ulcers: In some clinical cases.
Treatment aims to reduce gastric acidity, relieve associated symptoms, and aid healing of damaged mucosal membranes.
What are the dosages of Nizatect?
Nizatect capsules should be taken as directed by your doctor. The dosage and duration of treatment depend on the condition being treated and its severity.
For the treatment of ulcers: The usual dose is 300 mg once daily at bedtime, or 150 mg twice daily. The treatment course may last for several weeks (usually 4 to 8 weeks).
For gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): The dose may be 150 mg twice daily, or as needed.
Swallow the capsule whole with a glass of water. The medication can be taken with or without food. It is very important to adhere to the prescribed dose and duration of treatment as determined by your doctor.
What are the side effects of Nizatect?
Nizatect capsules may cause some side effects, some common and some rare:
Common side effects:
Headache.
Dizziness.
Diarrhoea or constipation.
Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain.
What are the contraindications for using Nizatect?
Nizatect capsules should not be used in the following cases:
Hypersensitivity to Nizatect or any other H2-receptor blockers (such as ranitidine, famotidine), or any of the other ingredients of the medication.
Nizatec should be used with extreme caution in patients with kidney problems (dose adjustment may be required) or a history of liver disease. Tell your doctor about all existing medical conditions and all medications you are taking before starting this medication.