Flatulence (Gas) (cont.)
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Flatulence (Gas) Overview
- Flatulence (Gas) Causes
- Flatulence (Gas) Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Flatulence (Gas) Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Medications
- Next Steps
- For More Information
- Web Links
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
- Viewer Comments: Intestinal Gas - Effective Treatments
When to Seek Medical Care
Visiting your health care provider is the best place to start. Seek medical attention whenever symptoms other than simply excess flatulence occur, such as these:
- Crampy discomfort
- Change in bowel habits
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Blood in the stool
- Fever
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain and swelling
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Important Safety Information
- KAPIDEX may not be right for everyone. You should not take KAPIDEX if you are allergic to KAPIDEX or any of its ingredients. Severe allergic reactions have been reported.
- Symptom relief does not rule out other serious stomach conditions.
- The most common side effects of KAPIDEX were diarrhea (4.8%), stomach pain (4.0%), nausea (2.9%), common cold (1.9%), vomiting (1.6%), and gas (1.6%). KAPIDEX and certain other medicines can affect each other. Before taking KAPIDEX, tell your doctor if you are taking ampicillin, atazanavir, digoxin, iron, ketoconazole, or tacrolimus. If you are taking KAPIDEX with warfarin, you may need to be monitored because serious risks could occur.
Uses of KAPIDEX
- Persistent heartburn two or more days a week, despite treatment and diet changes, could be acid reflux disease (ARD). Prescription KAPIDEX capsules are used in adults to treat heartburn related to ARD, to heal acid-related damage to the lining of the esophagus (called erosive esophagitis or EE), and to stop EE from coming back. Individual results may vary. Most damage (erosions) heals in 4–8 weeks.
Talk to your doctor or healthcare professional. Please see full Prescribing Information for KAPIDEX.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
KAPIDEX™ is a trademark of Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc., and is used under license by Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
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