DESCRIPTION

Junior Bravia Orally Disintegrating Tablet is a medicine that reduces the amount of acid produced in your stomach. It is used for treating acid-related diseases of the stomach and intestine such as acid reflux, peptic ulcer disease, and some other stomach conditions associated with excessive acid production. Junior Bravia Orally Disintegrating Tablet is also used to prevent stomach ulcers and acidity that may be seen with the prolonged use of painkillers. It belongs to a class of medicines known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). This medicine should be 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, headache, flatulence, and diarrhea. 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), like taking calcium and vitamin D supplements. Before taking this medicine, you need to tell your doctor if you have severe liver problems, are taking medicines for HIV, have ever had an allergic reaction to similar medicines in the past, or suffer from bone loss (osteoporosis). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it.

INTRODUCTION

In Treatment of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux) GERD is a chronic (long-term) condition that is like having heartburn consistently rather than just occasionally. It happens because a muscle above your stomach relaxes too much and allows stomach contents to come back up into your esophagus and mouth. Junior Bravia Orally Disintegrating 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 should take it exactly as it is prescribed for it to be effective. Some simple lifestyle changes can help reduce the symptoms of GERD. Think about what foods trigger heartburn and try to avoid them; eat smaller more frequent meals; try to lose weight if you are overweight and try to find ways to relax. Do not eat within 3-4 hours of going to bed. In Treatment of Peptic ulcer disease Junior Bravia Orally Disintegrating Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called proton pump inhibitors. It reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes, preventing further damage to the ulcer as it heals naturally. You may be given other medicines along with this medicine depending on what caused the ulcer. You need to keep taking the medicine as it is prescribed for it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear.

USE OF

Treatment of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux) | Treatment of Peptic ulcer disease

BENEFITS

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Put it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Junior Bravia Orally Disintegrating Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

FACTBOX 

Chemical Class::Timoprazole Derivative|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::GASTRO INTESTINAL|Action Class::Proton pump inhibitors

HOW TO USE

Junior Bravia Orally Disintegrating Tablet is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps in relief of acid related indigestion and heartburn.

SAFETY ADVICE

– Alcohol : CAUTION – Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Junior Bravia Orally Disintegrating Tablet. Please consult your doctor. – Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Junior Bravia Orally Disintegrating Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies. – Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Junior Bravia Orally Disintegrating Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. – Driving : UNSAFE – Junior Bravia Orally Disintegrating Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. – Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Junior Bravia Orally Disintegrating Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Junior Bravia Orally Disintegrating Tablet is recommended. – Liver : CAUTION – Junior Bravia Orally Disintegrating Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Junior Bravia Orally Disintegrating Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

IF MISS

If you miss a dose of Junior Bravia Orally Disintegrating 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.

COMMON SIDE EFFECT

Headache | Flatulence | Diarrhea

ALCOHOL INTERACTION

CAUTION

PREGNANCY INTERACTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

LACTATION INTERACTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

KIDNEY INTERACTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

LIVER INTERACTION

CAUTION

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FAQ

Q. What is Junior Bravia Orally Disintegrating Tablet? What is it used for?::: Junior Bravia Orally Disintegrating Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as proton pump inhibitors. Junior Bravia Orally Disintegrating Tablet is used for the treatment of peptic ulcer disease (gastric and duodenal ulcers), reflux esophagitis or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It is also used to treat a disease associated with excessive acid production in the stomach known as Zollinger Ellison syndrome (ZES). It works by reducing the amount of acid made by your stomach.| Q. How is Junior Bravia Orally Disintegrating Tablet given through the nasogastric tube?::: Your doctor or nurse will show you the correct way of giving Junior Bravia Orally Disintegrating Tablet through the nasogastric (NG) tube. Open the Junior Bravia Orally Disintegrating Tablet capsule and empty the granules into a syringe. Mix the contents with apple juice in the syringe and attach it to the NG tube and give directly into the stomach. Once given, flush the NG tube with more apple juice to clear the tube.| Q. Should Junior Bravia Orally Disintegrating Tablet be taken empty stomach or with food?::: Usually, Junior Bravia Orally Disintegrating Tablet is taken once a day, first thing in the morning, on an empty stomach. If you take Junior Bravia Orally Disintegrating Tablet twice a day, take 1 dose in the morning and 1 dose in the evening. The tablets should be swallowed whole (remember not be chewed or crushed) and taken at least 1 hour before a meal with some water.| Q. While taking Junior Bravia Orally Disintegrating Tablet, which foods should be avoided?::: You should preferably avoid foods that cause acidity and heartburn as they will only worsen your condition, for example: fried or spicy food, butter, oil, and juices, caffeinated drinks like cola or tea, drinks from citrus fruits like lemon water or orange juice and alcohol.| Q. Is Junior Bravia Orally Disintegrating Tablet used for children?::: Yes, Junior Bravia Orally Disintegrating Tablet is used in the management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and erosive gastritis in children. However, the safety and effectiveness of Junior Bravia Orally Disintegrating Tablet are established only in children between 1 to 17 years of age.

DISCLAIMER

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