Houston Junior 15mg Tablet is a medicine that reduces the amount of acid produced in your stomach. It is used for treating acid-related diseases of the stomach and intestine such as acid reflux, peptic ulcer disease, and some other stomach conditions associated with excessive acid production.

Houston Junior 15mg Tablet relieves heartburn and helps in healing ulcers.

Uses of Houston Junior Tablet

Treatment of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux)
Treatment of Peptic ulcer disease

Benefits of Houston Junior Tablet

In Treatment of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux)

GERD is a chronic (long-term) condition that is like having heartburn consistently rather than just occasionally. It happens because a muscle above your stomach relaxes too much and allows stomach contents to come back up into your esophagus and mouth. Houston Junior 15mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called proton pump inhibitors. It reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes and relieves the pain associated with heartburn and acid reflux. You should take it exactly as it is prescribed for it to be effective.

Some simple lifestyle changes can help reduce the symptoms of GERD. 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.

In Treatment of Peptic ulcer disease

Houston Junior 15mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called proton pump inhibitors. It reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes, preventing further damage to the ulcer as it heals naturally. You may be given other medicines along with this medicine depending on what caused the ulcer. You need to keep taking the medicine as it is prescribed for it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear.

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Side effects of Houston Junior 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 Houston Junior

Nausea
Headache
Flatulence
Diarrhea

How to use Houston Junior 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. Houston Junior 15mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Houston Junior 15mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Houston Junior 15mg 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

Houston Junior 15mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Houston Junior 15mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Houston Junior 15mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Houston Junior 15mg Tablet is recommended.

Liver

CAUTION

Houston Junior 15mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Houston Junior 15mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

It is a well-tolerated medicine and provides relief for a long time.
Houston Junior 15mg Tablet should be taken 1 hour before a meal, preferably in the morning.
Some healthy tips to prevent acidity from happening:
- Avoid excessive intake of carbonated beverages/soft drinks, citrus juices, fried food, caffeinated beverages like tea and coffee.
- Avoid alcohol and smoking.
- Avoid eating late at night or before bedtime.
Inform your doctor if you get watery diarrhea, fever or stomach pain that does not go away.
Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after taking it for 14 days as you may be suffering from some other problem that needs attention.
Long-term use of Houston Junior 15mg Tablet can cause weak bones and a deficiency of minerals such as magnesium. Take adequate dietary intake of calcium and magnesium or their supplements as prescribed by your doctor.
Consult your doctor right away if you develop decreased urination, edema (swelling due to fluid retention), lower back pain, nausea, fatigue, and rash or fever. These could be signs of a kidney problem.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Timoprazole Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Proton pump inhibitors

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

Having problem of acid reflux disease with throat infection and pain in right side of abdomen

Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari

Ayurveda

take avipattikar churan 1 spoon twice before meal, for throat infection do gargles with lyuke warm water and mixing tankan bhasma a littlein it,,

Suffering from acid reflux disease due to which pain in throat and right side of lower abdomen

Dr. Saurav Arora

Homeopathy

Dear sir for the time being you can take Robinia 30, 04 drops in half cup water and Nixocid tab 2 tab thrice daily for a month, but as this case needs supervision, discussion and examination you need to visit a homeopath so that he can discuss your case in detail, get some investigations, do examination and guide you accordingly,

FAQs

What is Houston Junior 15mg Tablet? What is it used for?

Houston Junior 15mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as proton pump inhibitors. Houston Junior 15mg Tablet is used for the treatment of peptic ulcer disease (gastric and duodenal ulcers), reflux esophagitis or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It is also used to treat a disease associated with excessive acid production in the stomach known as Zollinger Ellison syndrome (ZES). It works by reducing the amount of acid made by your stomach.

How is Houston Junior 15mg Tablet given through the nasogastric tube?

Your doctor or nurse will show you the correct way of giving Houston Junior 15mg Tablet through the nasogastric (NG) tube. Open the Houston Junior 15mg Tablet capsule and empty the granules into a syringe. Mix the contents with apple juice in the syringe and attach it to the NG tube and give directly into the stomach. Once given, flush the NG tube with more apple juice to clear the tube.

Should Houston Junior 15mg Tablet be taken empty stomach or with food?

Usually, Houston Junior 15mg Tablet is taken once a day, first thing in the morning, on an empty stomach. If you take Houston Junior 15mg Tablet twice a day, take 1 dose in the morning and 1 dose in the evening. The tablets should be swallowed whole (remember not be chewed or crushed) and taken at least 1 hour before a meal with some water.

While taking Houston Junior 15mg Tablet, which foods should be avoided?

You should preferably avoid foods that cause acidity and heartburn as they will only worsen your condition, for example: fried or spicy food, butter, oil, and juices, caffeinated drinks like cola or tea, drinks from citrus fruits like lemon water or orange juice and alcohol.

Is Houston Junior 15mg Tablet used for children?

Yes, Houston Junior 15mg Tablet is used in the management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and erosive gastritis in children. However, the safety and effectiveness of Houston Junior 15mg Tablet are established only in children between 1 to 17 years of age.

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References

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