Ulrax 20 mg/5 mg/2.5 mg Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Mission Research Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Pantoprazole (20mg) + Chlordiazepoxide (5mg) + Clidinium (2.5mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	Yes
Therapeutic Class	GASTRO INTESTINAL
User Rating	4.3
User Reviews	667

FAQ

What if you forget to take Ulrax Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Ulrax 20 mg/5 mg/2.5 mg, 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.

Ulrax 20 mg/5 mg/2.5 mg Tablet Reviews

Ulrax 20 mg/5 mg/2.5 mg is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (symptoms include abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, and diarrhea or constipation). It prevents the sudden spasm of muscles to relieve stomach pain and cramps. It also promotes easy passage of gas to reduce stomach discomfort.

Ulrax 20 mg/5 mg/2.5 mg is taken without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, flatulence, constipation, dryness in the mouth, blurred vision, difficulty in urination, coordination impairment, and confusion. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.

Lifestyle modifications like having fiber-rich diet, avoiding foods that trigger your symptoms, increasing fluid intake and regular exercise can help you to get better results. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

How Ulrax 20 mg/5 mg/2.5 mg Tablet Works

Ulrax 20 mg/5 mg/2.5 mg is a combination of three medicines: Pantoprazole, Chlordiazepoxide and Clidinium which treat irritable bowel syndrome. Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which in turn relieves acid-related indigestion and heartburn. Chlordiazepoxide is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain. Clidinium is an anticholinergic medication. It works by relaxing the muscles in the stomach and gut (intestine). It stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms), thereby relieving cramps, pain, bloating, and discomfort.

How to Use Ulrax 20 mg/5 mg/2.5 mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ulrax 20 mg/5 mg/2.5 mg is to be taken empty stomach.

Benefits of Ulrax 20 mg/5 mg/2.5 mg Tablet

In Irritable bowel syndrome: Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory disease of the large intestine (colon) that usually needs long term management. This can lead to bleeding, frequent diarrhea, bloating, flatulence, cramps and stomach pain. Ulrax 20 mg/5 mg/2.5 mg relaxes the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine) and relieves these symptoms effectively. Usually, it is used along with other medicines for management of your condition. Continue taking it for as long as the doctor may advise you to. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it. Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.

Uses of Ulrax 20 mg/5 mg/2.5 mg Tablet

Irritable bowel syndrome

Ulrax 20 mg/5 mg/2.5 mg Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Ulrax 20 mg/5 mg/2.5 mg is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ulrax 20 mg/5 mg/2.5 mg.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Ulrax 20 mg/5 mg/2.5 mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Ulrax 20 mg/5 mg/2.5 mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.As Ulrax 20 mg/5 mg/2.5 mg may make you feel drowsy or affect your concentration and this may affect your ability to drive.

Liver ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Ulrax 20 mg/5 mg/2.5 mg is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Ulrax 20 mg/5 mg/2.5 mg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Ulrax 20 mg/5 mg/2.5 mg should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ulrax 20 mg/5 mg/2.5 mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Keep sipping water or have sugar-free gum in order to relieve dryness in the mouth.
Drink 6 to 8 full glasses of water daily to help prevent constipation while you are taking this medicine. Do not use a stool softener (laxative) without first asking your doctor.
Do not take Ulrax 20 mg/5 mg/2.5 mg at least 2 hours before or after taking other medicines as it may interact with other medicines.
Inform your doctor if you have an enlarged prostate gland, glaucoma, or trouble passing urine.
You have been prescribed Ulrax 20 mg/5 mg/2.5 mg for the treatment of pain and other discomfort associated with irritable bowel syndrome.