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Can Saparacid Prescribed For NHL Cancer Be Discontinued As It Is Causing Constipation?

I suffer from NHL cancer and am undergoing Chemotherapy, finished the 4th cycle lately. The Doctor has prescrbed Saparacid thrice two tea spoons. This leads to constipation as a side effect. I also have been given tablet Pan to be had early morning. Can I discontinue with sparacid, will it cause any problems.
Nawal
Fri, 24 Jul 2015
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Hi,
Thanks fro writing in.

Sparacid is Sucralfate and is prescribed to counter gastrointestinal problems due to acidity. It is not an essential medicine and might be stopped and other medicines might be given in its place. Discontinuing sparacid will not cause any significant health problems when there is another medicine being given.

Pan is pantoprazole which is a proton pump inhibitor and works well to prevent acid reflux disease. It is to be taken early in the morning when you wake up and on empty stomach. Please avoid washing your mouth or drinking any thing for 30 minutes after taking Pan for efficacy of the medicine. Continue NHL treatment as recommended. Please do not worry.
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Can Saparacid Prescribed For NHL Cancer Be Discontinued As It Is Causing Constipation?

Hi, Thanks fro writing in. Sparacid is Sucralfate and is prescribed to counter gastrointestinal problems due to acidity. It is not an essential medicine and might be stopped and other medicines might be given in its place. Discontinuing sparacid will not cause any significant health problems when there is another medicine being given. Pan is pantoprazole which is a proton pump inhibitor and works well to prevent acid reflux disease. It is to be taken early in the morning when you wake up and on empty stomach. Please avoid washing your mouth or drinking any thing for 30 minutes after taking Pan for efficacy of the medicine. Continue NHL treatment as recommended. Please do not worry.