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What are the side effects of Splanz use in infants? : Use of Splanz in infants (children < 1 year of age) may commonly cause diarrhea, constipation, stomach upset, and flatulence. It may make infants irritable and inconsolable and difficult to sleep. Long-term use may cause inflammation of the pancreas, irritable colon, stool discoloration, growth of fungus in food pipe, stomatitis, abdominal swelling, mucosal atrophy of the tongue and decrease absorption of vitamins and minerals. Some may have severe allergic reactions also.|Can I take Splanz with clopidogrel? : Splanz can be safely taken with clopidogrel. No clinically important changes in the action of clopidogrel have been seen when Splanz and clopidogrel are used together.|How is Splanz given through the nasogastric tube? : Open the Splanz capsule and empty the granules into a syringe. Mix the contents with apple juice in the syringe and attach it to the nasogastric (NG) tube and give directly into the stomach. Once given, flush the NG tube with more apple juice to clear the tube.|Does long term use of Splanz is associated with side effects? : Patients taking Splanz for a long period of time (a year or longer) may have decreased calcium levels leading to an increased risk of fractures of the hip, wrist, or spine. It can also decrease magnesium levels when used for more than 3 months. Long-term use may also cause inflammation of stomach lining (atrophic gastritis). Take Splanz only at the dose and for duration advised by your doctor|Why does Splanz cause diarrhea? : Use of Splanz lowers the natural stomach acid which normally helps to kill bacteria. So, use of Splanz leads to overgrowth of the harmful bacteria which can cause diarrhea. This is known as Clostridium difficile–associated diarrhea (CDAD). Inform your doctor if you have loose stools many times in a day and for many days with stomach cramps and fever.|Does Splanz cause burping? : Burping also known as belching or eructations is a side effect seen with Splanz use. Other common side effects associated are nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, and flatulence.|Is Splanz a CYP3A4 inhibitor? : No, Splanz does not inhibit CYP3A4, it inhibits other subtypes of CYP enzymes namely, CYP2C19 and CYP2C9. However, there are no significant drug-drug interactions because of this property.|Is Splanz safe to use? : Splanz is safe to use when taken at doses and for a duration strictly as advised by the doctor. However, there are some common side effects associated with its use includes nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, and flatulence.|Why does Splanz cause a sore throat? : Sore throat occurs in less than 1% of the patients who take Splanz but the reason for the same is not known.|Can I use Splanz with antacids? : Splanz can be taken with antacids like aluminum hydroxide, magnesium carbonate or sodium bicarbonate. However, antacids should be taken two hours before or one hour after taking Splanz because it requires a lower pH for its action and antacids can increase the pH of the stomach and decrease the action of Splanz.|Why do Splanz cause vitamin D deficiency and osteoporosis? : Splanz decreases calcium absorption leading to calcium deficiency. So, it increases the risk of osteoporosis (thinning of bones) and bone fractures on long-term use, like hip, wrist or spine fractures. Inform your doctor if you have osteoporosis or if you are taking corticosteroids (they increase the risk of osteoporosis) before starting your therapy. Take enough calcium and vitamin D to reduce the risk.|Does Splanz increase appetite (make you hungry)? : Yes, Splanz can increase appetite and make you feel hungry. This is reported to be an uncommon side effect seen with the use of Splanz.|What is the role of Splanz in the treatment of Hpylori? : Splanz is used along with antibiotics for the treatment of H.Pylori infection. It works by decreasing stomach acid volume and breakdown and washout of antibiotics leading to an increase in antibiotic concentration and tissue penetration. It also helps in the symptomatic relief by decreasing associated acidity, reflux, and heartburn.|Is Splanz a vesicant? : A vesicant is a substance which causes blistering and tissue injury. Splanz is not a vesicant. It is a proton pump inhibitor used for the treatment of acidity, heartburn, intestinal ulcers and stomach ulcers.|Why does Splanz cause weight gain? : Weight gain is reported in less than 1% of the patients taking Splanz but the exact cause is unknown. One of the possible explanation is higher food intake once the reflux symptoms are relieved. Lifestyle modifications such as proper diet and avoidance of overeating should be observed to avoid weight gain.|Can I take Splanz with ibuprofen? : Yes, Splanz can be taken with ibuprofen. Splanz can be used to prevent ibuprofen (painkillers) induced gastritis and stomach ulcers by decreasing the production of acid in the stomach. Moreover, there are no clinically significant interactions of Splanz with ibuprofen. |Does Splanz treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? : Splanz is not routinely used for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It is given if there is associated dyspepsia or increased stomach acid secretion. IBS is managed with a combination of antispasmodics (to relieve stomach pain), laxatives (to relieve constipation), and anti-motility drugs (to relieve diarrhea).|Can I take Splanz with aspirin? : Yes, you can take Splanz with aspirin. However, Splanz decreases stomach acid and makes stomach juices alkaline. This can decrease absorption of aspirin and break the enteric coating of the formulations. However, these interactions are minor and can be avoided by taking the medicines at a time gap.|Can I take Splanz with prednisolone? : Splanz can be taken with steroids like prednisolone. Splanz is used to prevent prednisolone (steroid) induced gastritis and stomach ulcers by decreasing the production of acid in the stomach. No drug-drug interactions or harmful effects have been seen when Splanz is used with prednisolone.|Can I take Splanz with hyoscine? : Yes, hyoscine can be taken with Splanz. They are given together as hyoscine can help in better relief when given with Splanz. However, some studies in normal individuals have also shown that hyoscine can decrease the effect of Splanz. So, it is advisable to consult your doctor before taking them together.|Is Splanz used to treat a cough? : Splanz is used for the treatment of acidity, heartburn, intestinal ulcers and stomach ulcers and can help in providing relief in a chronic cough that may happen due to acid reflux. However, it is not used to treat a cough due to cold, flu or throat infections.|While taking Splanz : You should preferably avoid foods that cause acidity and heartburn as they would aggravate your disease condition, for example: fried foods, prepared in butter or oil, fat rich foods, tomato-based foods and juices, caffeinated drinks like cola, tea, drinks from citrus fruits like lemon water or orange juice and alcohol-containing drinks.|Does Splanz cause dry mouth? : Yes, use of Splanz is associated with dry mouth, however, this is not a very common side. Some common side effects seen with Splanz use are nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, and flatulence.|Does Splanz make you tired? : Yes, use of Splanz makes you feel tired (fatigue) very commonly. Some other common side effects seen with its use are nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, and flatulence.|Is Splanz used to treat nausea? : Splanz is used for the treatment of acidity, heartburn, intestinal ulcers and stomach ulcers and can help in providing relief in nausea that may happen due to acid reflux. It is not used to treat nausea due to any other cause. Rather, nausea is one of the most common side effect of Splanz.|Can I take Splanz with paracetamol? : Yes, you can take Splanz with paracetamol. Splanz is used to prevent paracetamol (painkillers) induced gastritis and stomach ulcers by decreasing the production of acid in the stomach. There are no clinically significant drug-drug interactions or harmful effects seen when they are used together.|IS it safe to take Splanz with vitamin C (ascorbic acid)? : Yes, Splanz can be taken with vitamin C (ascorbic acid). There are no drug-drug interactions or any harmful effects seen when they are used together.|Is it safe to take Splanz with naproxen? : Splanz can be taken with naproxen. No drug-drug interactions or any harmful effects have been reported when they are used together.|Is Splanz used for children? : Yes, Splanz is used in the management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and erosive gastritis in children. However, the safety and effectiveness of Splanz are established only in children between 1 to 17 years of age.|Is Splanz a controlled substance? : Splanz is not a controlled substance. It's a prescription medicine and is available on providing a valid prescription by a doctor.|Is Splanz a beta blocker? : No, Splanz is not a beta blocker. It is a Proton pump inhibitor is used in the treatment of acidity, heartburn, intestinal ulcers and stomach ulcers.|Is Splanz a probiotic? : No,Splanz is not a probiotic. It is a Proton pump inhibitor is used in the treatment of acidity, heartburn, intestinal ulcers and stomach ulcers. A probiotic is a substance, which is helpful in diarrhea.|Is Splanz a narcotic substance? : Splanz is a not a narcotic substance and has not been reported to have any abuse potential. Splanz does not get you high and does not cause any addiction as no withdrawal symptoms have been reported when you stop taking this drug.|Is Splanz an antibiotic? : No, Splanz is not an antibiotic. It is a Proton pump inhibitor is used in the treatment of acidity, heartburn, intestinal ulcers and stomach ulcers. An antibiotic is a medicine, which is used to treat infections.|Is Splanz a sulfa drug? : No,Splanz is not a sulfa drug. It is a Proton pump inhibitor is used in the treatment of acidity, heartburn, intestinal ulcers and stomach ulcers.|Is Splanz a steroid? : No, Splanz is not a steroid. It is a Proton pump inhibitor is used in the treatment of acidity, heartburn, intestinal ulcers and stomach ulcers.|Is Splanz a NSAID? : No, Splanz is not a NSAID. It is a Proton pump inhibitor is used in the treatment of acidity, heartburn, intestinal ulcers and stomach ulcers. NSAIDs are painkillers, which are used to treat pain.|Is Splanz a statin? : No, Splanz is not a statin. It is a Proton pump inhibitor is used in the treatment of acidity, heartburn, intestinal ulcers and stomach ulcers.|Is Splanz a laxative? : No,Splanz is not a laxative. It is a Proton pump inhibitor is used in the treatment of acidity, heartburn, intestinal ulcers and stomach ulcers. A laxative is a medicine, which is used to treat constipation.|Is Splanz a diuretic? : No,Splanz is not a diuretic. It is a Proton pump inhibitor is used in the treatment of acidity, heartburn, intestinal ulcers and stomach ulcers. A diuretic is a medicine, which removes excess water and electrolytes from the body through urine.|Is Splanz a prescription drug? : Splanz is a prescription medicine and is available on providing a valid prescription by a doctor.|Is Splanz an H2 blocker? : No,Splanz is not an H2 blocker. It is a Proton pump inhibitor is used in the treatment of acidity, heartburn, intestinal ulcers and stomach ulcers.