Tymidin 400mg Tablet is an antacid. It reduces the amount of acid produced by your stomach. It is used to treat and prevent heartburn, indigestion and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach. It is also used to treat and prevent stomach ulcers, reflux disease and some other rare conditions. Tymidin 400mg Tablet is also commonly prescribed to prevent stomach ulcers and heartburn caused due to the use of painkillers. It must be swallowed whole with water preferably before meals to prevent the symptoms of acidity. The medicine must be taken in dose and duration as advised by the doctor. This medicine should relieve indigestion and heartburn within a few hours. If the symptoms persist or get worse even after 14 days of treatment, you should consult your doctor immediately. It is not recommended to take this medicine in severe stomach disease. You can help the medicine work better by eating smaller meals more often and avoiding spicy or oily foods. Most people who take it do not have any side effects but the most common ones include headache, dizziness, diarrhea, muscle pain, skin rash, and tiredness. If you do get a side effect, it is usually mild and will go away when you stop taking this medicine or as you adjust to it. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects bother you or do not go away. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any heart, kidney, or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Also, tell your doctor if you are taking other medications. This medicine is usually considered safe to take during pregnancy and breastfeeding if it has been prescribed by a doctor. Avoid drinking alcohol as this can increase the amount of acid in your stomach and make your symptoms worse.

• Dizziness
• Diarrhea
• Muscle pain
• Skin rash
• Tiredness

If you miss a dose of Tymidin 400mg 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.

Chemical Class::Imidazoles Derivative|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::GASTRO INTESTINAL|Action Class::H2 Receptor Blocker

• Q. Q. How can Tymidin 400mg Tablet cause gynecomastia??
  Ans: Tymidin 400mg Tablet causes gynecomastia (enlarged breasts of males) by decreasing the male hormone (testosterone) levels and blocking the sensitivity of the target areas on which testosterone acts. However, the breast enlargement is not bothersome. Please consult your doctor if this worries you.
• Q. Q. Can I take Tymidin 400mg Tablet with loperamide??
  Ans: Tymidin 400mg Tablet can decrease the metabolism of Loperamide, increase its blood levels. This can in turn increase the effects and side effects of Loperamide. So, consult your doctor prior to taking both the medicines together as your dose of Loperamide may need to be decreased.
• Q. Q. Is there any vitamin and mineral loss when Tymidin 400mg Tablet is taken??
  Ans: Tymidin 400mg Tablet is not known to cause vitamin and mineral loss or deficiency. However, Tymidin 400mg Tablet belongs to the class of H2 receptor blocker which can decrease vitamin B12 absorption and cause its deficiency as reported in some studies especially when used for more than two years.
• Q. Q. Is Tymidin 400mg Tablet an antacid??
  Ans: No, Tymidin 400mg Tablet is not an antacid as it does not neutralize the acids of the stomach rather it works by decreasing the production of the acid.
• Q. Q. Are there any withdrawal symptoms associated with the use of Tymidin 400mg Tablet??
  Ans: Clinical studies or reports so far have not reported any withdrawal symptoms when the patient stops taking Tymidin 400mg Tablet and this suggests that Tymidin 400mg Tablet has no addictive potential.
• Q. Q. Can I take Tymidin 400mg Tablet with antacids??
  Ans: Antacids and Tymidin 400mg Tablet both can be taken at the same time as they are not known to affect each other’s action. However, both Tymidin 400mg Tablet and antacids help in decreasing the acidity and use of more than one drug for the same effect is not advisable unless absolutely necessary.
• Q. Q. Can I take Tymidin 400mg Tablet with coffee??
  Ans: There are no reports of any harmful effects of taking Tymidin 400mg Tablet along with coffee. However, Tymidin 400mg Tablet can decrease the breakdown of coffee and increase its effects. Also, coffee is a gastric stimulant and can increase acid secretion and aggravate your underlying condition.
• Q. Q. How is Omeprazole better than Tymidin 400mg Tablet??
  Ans: Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor and Tymidin 400mg Tablet is an H2 receptor blocker. They act in different ways but both decrease the acid production in the stomach. However, according to some studies, omeprazole is more potent, longer acting, and has fewer side effects when compared to Tymidin 400mg Tablet.
• Q. Q. Why should Tymidin 400mg Tablet be taken at bedtime??
  Ans: Tymidin 400mg Tablet can be given as a single daily dose or as multiple daily doses depending on your condition. When given in a single dose, it is preferred that you should take it before going to bed as it is very effective in decreasing nighttime acid secretion and a fixed time will help you to remember to take the medicine.
• Q. Q. Does Tymidin 400mg Tablet work for molluscum contagiosum??
  Ans: Oral Tymidin 400mg Tablet has been seen to be effective in treating molluscum in children. However, this is not an approved indication for its use. Please consult your doctor before taking it for this condition.
• Q. Q. Why does Tymidin 400mg Tablet increase the action of opiates??
  Ans: Tymidin 400mg Tablet increases the action of an opioid like substances by inhibiting enzymes which are responsible for the breakdown of opiates. Due to a decrease in the breakdown, opioid levels increase in the body and hence their action is also increased.
• Q. Q. Is Tymidin 400mg Tablet available over the counter??
  Ans: No, Tymidin 400mg Tablet is not available as an over-the-counter medication. It is a prescription medicine and is available only when prescribed by a physician.

FDC Ltd | B-8, MIDC Area, Waluj - 431 136, Dist. Aurangabad, Maharashtra