Neotid 400mg Tablet

Written By Dr. Betina Chandolia, MDS, BDS

Reviewed By Dr. Ashish Ranjan, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Last updated on 11 Nov 2024 | 01:02 AM (IST)

Neotid 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.

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Cimetidine (400mg)

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Neon Laboratories Ltd

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Product introduction

Neotid 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.

Uses of Neotid Tablet

Heartburn
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux)
Peptic ulcer disease

Benefits of Neotid Tablet

Heartburn
Heartburn is a burning feeling in your chest caused by stomach acids travelling back up towards your throat and mouth (acid reflux). It happens because a muscle above your stomach relaxes too much and allows stomach contents and acid to come back up into your esophagus and mouth. This can be a symptom of indigestion (dyspepsia). Neotid 400mg Tablet works by reducing the amount of acid your stomach makes and relieves the pain associated with heartburn and indigestion.You should take it exactly as it is prescribed by your doctor for it to be effective. Some simple lifestyle changes can help stop or reduce heartburn. 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.

Side effects of Neotid Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Neotid

Headache
Dizziness
Diarrhea
Muscle pain
Skin rash
Tiredness

How to use Neotid 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. Neotid 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Neotid Tablet works

Neotid 400mg Tablet is a histamine H2 receptor antagonist. It works by reducing the amount of acid produced in the stomach which helps relieve acid-related indigestion and heartburn.

Quick tips

Take Neotid 400mg Tablet before going to bed if you are taking this medicine once a day. It is very effective in controlling stomach acid that is released when you are asleep.
Avoid taking soft drinks, citrus fruits like orange and lemon, which can irritate the stomach and increase acid secretion.
Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after taking Neotid 400mg Tablet for 2 weeks as you may be suffering from some other problems.
Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney disease as dose of your medicine may need to be adjusted.
Inform your doctor about any other medications or supplements that you are taking because Neotid 400mg Tablet can interfere with the working of other medications.
Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor.
Neotid 400mg Tablet is a well tolerated and safe medicine with a very low incidence of side effects.
Take it with or without food.
Take Neotid 400mg Tablet before going to bed if you are taking this medicine once a day. It is very effective in controlling stomach acid that is released when you are asleep.
If you are also taking other medications to treat acidity (e.g., antacid), take them 2 hours before or after taking Neotid 400mg Tablet.
Avoid taking soft drinks, citrus fruits like orange and lemon, which can irritate the stomach and increase acid secretion.
Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after taking Neotid 400mg Tablet for 2 weeks as you may be suffering from some other problems.
Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney disease as dose of your medicine may need to be adjusted.
Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Neotid 400mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Neotid 400mg 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

Neotid 400mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Neotid 400mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Neotid 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Neotid 400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Neotid 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Neotid 400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

How can Neotid 400mg Tablet cause gynecomastia?

Neotid 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.

Can I take Neotid 400mg Tablet with loperamide?

Neotid 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.

Is there any vitamin and mineral loss when Neotid 400mg Tablet is taken?

Neotid 400mg Tablet is not known to cause vitamin and mineral loss or deficiency. However, Neotid 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.

Is Neotid 400mg Tablet an antacid?

No, Neotid 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.

Are there any withdrawal symptoms associated with the use of Neotid 400mg Tablet?

Clinical studies or reports so far have not reported any withdrawal symptoms when the patient stops taking Neotid 400mg Tablet and this suggests that Neotid 400mg Tablet has no addictive potential.

Can I take Neotid 400mg Tablet with antacids?

Antacids and Neotid 400mg Tablet both can be taken at the same time as they are not known to affect each other’s action. However, both Neotid 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.

Can I take Neotid 400mg Tablet with coffee?

There are no reports of any harmful effects of taking Neotid 400mg Tablet along with coffee. However, Neotid 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.

How is Omeprazole better than Neotid 400mg Tablet?

Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor and Neotid 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 Neotid 400mg Tablet.

Why should Neotid 400mg Tablet be taken at bedtime?

Neotid 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.

Does Neotid 400mg Tablet work for molluscum contagiosum?

Oral Neotid 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.

Why does Neotid 400mg Tablet increase the action of opiates?

Neotid 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.

Is Neotid 400mg Tablet available over the counter?

No, Neotid 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Imidazoles Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Histamine Type-2 Receptor Antagonists (H2 Blockers)

References

Patient concerns

Heartburn Mental disorder Depression Frequent persistent heartburn Gastroesophageal reflux disease Irritable bowel syndrome Indigestion Back flow of acid from stomach Difficulty in swallowing Inflammation of esophagus Excess acid secretion by stomach Intestinal or stomach ulcers

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

You need to be examined in clinic to reach a diagnosis and then appropriate medicine can be prescribed

acid reflux, gastric, sugar stimulate acid reflux.

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

CBC,ESR,LIPID PROFILE,URINE RE/CS, KFT, LFT, VIT D & B estimation,TAKE RABEKIND DSR once a day empty stomach FOR 3 week

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