Vonohart 20 mg Tablet

Composition of Vonohart 20 mg Tablet

Vonohart 20 mg Tablet contains Vonoprazan 20 mg (as vonoprazan fumarate) tablet. It belongs to the Potassium-competitive acid blocker (P-CAB) class of medicines.

Uses of Vonohart 20 mg Tablet

• Treatment of acid peptic disorders such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• erosive esophagitis
• gastritis and peptic (gastric/duodenal) ulcers; used to relieve heartburn and acid reflux symptoms.

Key benefits

• Relieves heartburn and acid reflux
• Promotes healing of erosive esophagitis
• Helps heal gastric/duodenal ulcers
• Provides rapid and sustained acid suppression

How Vonohart 20 mg Tablet works

Vonoprazan is a potassium-competitive acid blocker (P-CAB). It directly inhibits the gastric H+/K+ ATPase (proton pump) in a rapid and sustained manner, reducing stomach acid secretion and allowing ulcers/erosions to heal.

How to take Vonohart 20 mg Tablet

Take as directed by your doctor. Usually taken once daily; swallow the tablet whole with water, with or without food, preferably at the same time each day. Do not crush or chew.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine may cause confusion, blurred vision, sweating and a fast heartbeat. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Vonohart 20 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Vonohart are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Diarrhea
• constipation
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• flatulence
• headache
• dizziness

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Vonohart 20 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Use with caution in severe liver disease. Long-term acid suppression may increase risk of low magnesium, vitamin B12 deficiency and gastrointestinal infections; consult doctor if diarrhea is severe/persistent. Seek medical advice if alarm symptoms occur (unexplained weight loss, persistent vomiting, difficulty swallowing, blood in vomit/black stools). Inform your doctor about all medicines and pregnancy/breastfeeding status.

Do not take Vonohart if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack.

Interactions with other medicines

May reduce absorption of drugs needing acidic pH (e.g., ketoconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole, erlotinib, atazanavir/rilpivirine). Acid suppression can alter exposure of digoxin and iron salts. Check for interactions if used with anticoagulants/antiplatelets or other acid-suppressing medicines; follow prescriber advice.

How to store Vonohart 20 mg Tablet

Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from moisture and light. Keep in original blister pack and out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Vonohart 20 mg Tablet

Take it before breakfast, not after a meal. Eat smaller meals, avoid late dinners, raise the head of your bed and avoid smoking — these do as much as the tablet for reflux.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

DELL

Therapeutic class:

Anti-ulcer/Anti-reflux (Gastrointestinal)

Drug class:

Potassium-competitive acid blocker (P-CAB)